Tea in the garden

and some good old fashioned tree climbing.

Bubu should be able to harvest the dates soon!!!!

Darling little B is six.

We love you B x

Mushrabayya puzzle

I unwrapped a giant jigsaw puzzle the other day.

The bubble wrap unopened since it was sent to us in England from Egypt.

I hope I can piece it together.

Any tips?

Al-Dahna desert

Taken from Space by European Space Agency Astronaut Paolo Nespoli - Saudi Arabia Southern Desert March 31, 2011

Brooklyn Museum, irrigation in the Saudi Arabian peninsula

Google Earth + Saudi Arabia

 These beautiful Ariel pictures of Saudi Arabia are so inspiring.

All found via pinterest.

Red

The most delicious cherry tomatoes and a favourite pair of shoes.

Slow days.

Winter

Grey skies, rain and wind are a welcome relief after the humidity.

Winter clothes rediscovered in the back of the wardrobe,

This is a favorite staple from my darling husbands wardrobe who wears it frequently as a scarf or turban.

can anyone tell me where its made?

Khobar corniche

Pizza Inn at Khobar Corniche is definitely a favourite place

not for the food ( which is good) but for the view from their terrace.

And the nearby walk.