Al- Ahsa Province

It is time to move South into the Al Ahsa Province. B&S have told me, there was the only Saudi Caravan Park. I had to check this out. it was a nice park in Al Uquair, with parking areas for trailers, with water connection. Free of charge.
The next day when walking Rex, I get to know Rasheed. He is the Director of this big park, the concept of his and all the buildings on it are his brain child. We have a long conversation this day and the following and at the end he invites me to his home in Al Hofuf.
Everybody in Saudi seems to be using Snapchat. Several times in supermarkets, on the street somebody came to me, telling me they saw me on snapchat, welcoming me to Saudi and in turn posting pictures with me on SnapChat.
Now a new opportunity arose. People knew where I was, so already early in the morning I had visitors welcoming me to Saudi Arabia and bringing gifts.
Visiting Rashed and his huge family in Al-Hufuf and enjoying again the boundless Saudi hospitality. Rashed's father is the Patriarch of this family which inhabits a whole block of a street in the city. He, as a single child has married three wives and the 120 something people living together in this compound are all offspring plus their spouses.
Another dream coming true: riding a horse in the desert. Doing it without saddle is quite a challenge and I loved it.
Visit in the Jawatha heritage park were I again received the VIP treatment.
And a simple but delicious dinner at home. I thank you so much for your hospitality! You all made me feel so welcome.Leia mais