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johnslat · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:51 pm Post subject:

Dear nomad soul,

Well, if she could even tell where she thinks she might prefer to go in Saudi, that could help.

Regards,
John

melysnl · Joined: 31 Oct 2011 Posts: 15

It's good to know that I'll be able to continue playing if I get an offer to go. I'll probably be in Riyadh.

That's funny that someone said I might not stay fit. For me, sports and fitness are essential to life, which is why I posted this question. I grew up playing a variety of sports and came from a tennis family. Both my brother and I played in college--my parents play too, so its the sport I've stuck with over the years. Anyhow, I've generally found it easier to lay off food out here in Asia because of the heat(Taiwan and Korea because of the food too). The heat's nearly unbearable, especially in Vietnam even at night during the summer, and too uncomfortable for me to eat normally like I would in the states. Cold, sweet drinks can be more satisfying than meals. It was so hot in Vietnam, I'd actually forget to eat. It felt like a 24 hour outdoor sauna.

Thanks for the responses. I'm listening. Smile

CANDLES · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:54 am Post subject:

Actually I said that after teaching in KSA, you won't feel fit!

sicklyman · Joined: 02 Feb 2013 Posts: 930

johnslat · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:04 pm Post subject:

Dear melysnl,

Having lived and worked in both Saudi and Indoenesia (and having spent 10 months in Vietnam with the USMC, saving the world for democracy Very Happy

) I'd say that you'll find Riyadh more pleasant. Both Indonesia and Vietnam have the heat and humidity, which I find far more uncomfortable and unpleasant than the dry heat of Riyadh. But as mentioned, if you end up on the coasts, the summers are the worst of both: heat and humidity.

foolsgold · Joined: 30 Jul 2009 Posts: 12

melysnl · Joined: 31 Oct 2011 Posts: 15

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

There is not much chance if your masters send you to Nejtan or Buraidah. There is tennis on the compounds in the big cities and the Western enclaves within Jubail and Yanbu.

melysnl · Joined: 31 Oct 2011 Posts: 15

Should I bring a racket or is it pretty easy to obtain one there?

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

There are plenty of sports shops in Riyadh that sell tennis rackets from cheap to expensive.

DLIguy · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:13 am Post subject:

If you're looking for rackets in Saudi, you should have no problems. Many can easily be called to mind with EDEX & ICEAT being just a few... Cool