The Kingdom-Al Khobar

Yes they have an ice skating rink in the dessert! Beyond the bricks and mortar and the barbed wire of my compound there is a world like no other. With restaurants swimming pools, gymnasiums, soccer fields, and more it’s like living an international country club lifestyle within a gated community. Write? Right! I like writing . I just don't like the paperwork! Furthermore, isn't good, really good writing about taking the mundane and giving it, its sublime due. In fact, it has been just the reverse with this blog--I have been to exotic ports of call, and incredible destinations- sublime, and then there is me trying to pedestrianize these experiences. A one liners sums up most of these place: Japan : " Please take your shoes off." Saudi Arabia : (while wearing shorts in a Jeddah restaurant) Sir, your body parts are showing. Please put on pants. England : While asking for directions,"You're American, are...