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rudolph · Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Taif, SA

Being new to this BB, and realatively new to KSA I thought I'd drop by and say hi! and...I'd appreciate some help!

I plan to drive down to Jeddah most weekends because I'm getting this wierd urge to socialise and meet people. Some advice about places to go, where bumping into free thinking people, emancipated from the threat of spending money and not adverse to dabbling in a spot of two-way communication, might be a real possibility.

I thank you in advance,

Rudolph

colt · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 86 Location: Milky Way

You might join a sports/gym club, or go to some of the Friday buffets at the hotels.

PeterBar · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 145 Location: La France profonde

You could also socialise with people in Taif.

johnslat · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject:

Running up and down the Escarpment would certainly get one into shape - provided one managed to dodge the traffic.

rudolph · Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Taif, SA

Thank you for your helpful suggestions.

Peterbear, where exactly are the Taif socialising hotspots? I'm thinking the Panda Mall, hospitals or possibly the King Fahad Mosque car park.

John, the only thing dodging will be the traffic when they see me coming up that snake Pass in my G-string Lycra suit!

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:07 am Post subject: Re: Taif

PeterBar · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 145 Location: La France profonde

The Escarpment road from Al Hada hasn't yet re-opened so nobody will be running up and down there for a while, however they are dressed

Rudolph, check your pm

battleshipb_b · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 189

Taif is beautiful, glorious scenery but not much to do. It's pretty quiet and unless you like the quiet place, I'd stick to Riyadh or Jeddah. Even Dammam has more action (plus being close to the Causeway.)
However, if you're into trekking into the hills and exploration, this is a good place to be.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

The secret anywhere in KSA is to be self-sufficient. If you area party animal who needs a night life do not come to KSA !

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject:

Gawd...Taif sux! It wouldn't if it weren't in Saudi, but it REALLY, REALLY does!!!

Am I glad that I'm Sooo past that place!!!

NCTBA