KSA!!! (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

07 September 2009

After a brief stop in Bahrain, we finally made it to Uncle Brad's compound in Al Khobar, KSA.

Being she-male, by Islamic law I am NOT allowed out in public unless accompanied by a MALE member of my family and must adhere to the country's strict dress code.
This could've been a bit of problem, limiting my freedom to tour the area, but Uncle Brad's lovely friend, Amie, came to the rescue and made me a beautiful Abaija and headscarf!

Isn't it just the sweetest little outfit you ever did see?! Here I am out for dinner with Uncle Brad, Aime and Dave.

Later, they took me on a tour of the city of Al Khobar where it's +40 C with 85% humidity!

Here I am roof surfing -- don't try this at home, kids -- I AM a professional!

09 September 2009 (09/09/09 - most auspicious day of the year!)
Uncle Brad took me to see the ARAMCO compound - pretty posh compared to where we've been staying!

It houses about 13,000 ARAMCO employees & their families.

We took a look at their Rolling Hills Golf Course.

(When you travel with Brad, you must stop at EVERY golf course!!!)

Though guests are allowed to visit, you have to be living at the compound, employed by ARAMCO in order to use their luxurious facilities.

So despite my cuteness, we are not allowed to golf here, so I had to settle for a pose on this big white thing.

This is what you call an oasis in the middle of the desert ... er, golf course.
These are my friends, Emile and Camile, who help me to get around.
Nothing but rock and sand as far as the eye can see.
That's it for my tour of KSA, as Uncle Brad & I are heading off to holiday in ...... THAILAND!!!!!