I have made numerous references to the less than edifying experiences with road travel in the region, but I knew in my heart of hearts that it was something I had to experience for myself, under my own steam, so a recent period where travel between the country’s two major cities was needed meant the …
Highway to Hell (or at least a shortened lifespan) – Part IRead More »
One evening, at a loose end as is the norm, my curiosity was piqued by an advertised comedy evening in the capital. The mind raced, well it ticked over at a pace partially greater than the usual “injured tortoise” lethargy….. What would an Arabian comedy night hold? Would there be any jokes surrounding sex? Or …
Marhabaan. Been a while…..So, turns out the weather is bloody lovely out here from October to April. I had been advised of this, but was sceptical and thought 4 v 8 months on the good/awful front was more accurate, but seems a half and half situation.Some things that amuse me greatly on this topic:1. There …
A lot of time is being spent in airports now and a major feature of any visit to the facilities is the (bizarrely) gainfully employed toilet loiterer. This applies to airports and the lounges. This isn’t a quality nightclub where – at a total stretch – you could justify having someone in the shitters dispensing …
Really not sure what it is that causes this phenomenon, but it appears a significant percentage of folk lose the ability to put one foot in front of the other as soon as they find themselves on a moving walkway or an escalator. The clue is in the name in the case of the former, …
Whilst some of the general ineptitude out in the region can become wearing, there’s no disputing that being here opens up a host of new experiences. So it was last night as I ended up playing round the clock (darts) with some bloke from Bogota and his special friend, from India. Neither of them had …
A prize if you can name the film! Ok, it’s not at Terminator levels of time confusion, but I am constantly losing track of what day it is out here. Perhaps not too much of a shock given my head was often lodged up my posterior at home, but it is worse here. So today …
Not quite as interesting as the innuendo-tinged title might suggest. At the airport this morning and served up with a warm muffin; surely heating one’s muffin without prior authority contravenes some rule or other?! Memo to self: always state a desire to receive a tamper-free muffin. Schoolboy error really.
…..and step inside. Welcome to my personal take on the slightly surreal world of life in the Middle East. The thinking here is that I can impart a few tales that will raise a wry smile, prompt a knowing nod or perhaps initiate a vigorous, bewildered shake of the head. Basically it’s all a bit …
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