a Canadian in Riyadh

This blog has evolved into a guide to Riyadh for Western expats from a housewife's perspective. Nothing controversial here, it's just your everyday run of the mill fluff...

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

German Embassy officially better than mine

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Tonight my hubby and I went to the German Embassy for a concert by Karlsruher Konzert-Duo http://www.konzertduo.de/ and we had a wonderful t...

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Photography in Riyadh (?) ...and PIES (!)

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I've been bluntly told a little while ago that my assistance is required with decorating the house before I leave to go for a visit to C...

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Saudi taxi driver 'learns' a lesson

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We have just returned from a vacation abroad and I have to share with you a saudi story about our travels. On our first attempt to leave th...

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Monday, March 23, 2009

What do you eat?

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I get asked this question more than you might think because it usually comes from an acquaintance just after an initial shock of being told ...

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Intercontinental Oasis

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One of the nice parts of this city is the Intercontinental Hotel - it has a nice oasis-like atmosphere to it where you forget you are in Sau...

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

What a sand storm looks like

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I have never in my life seen the sky this colour before. I just want you all to know that I have not touched up these pictures at all and i...

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Twinkies in Riyadh - not recommended

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So many of you know that I have an awful binge love/hate relationship with snacks. I often become fond of a snack that I will eat until I h...

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