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Cuffs
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 Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: Things to do in Jeddah |
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Dear Lizzie,
| lizziebennet wrote: |
| ... It is cafe where you could sit alone and read a newspaper! Great Ambiance... |
What a wonderful thing perspective is; and I truly mean that without the slightest smidgeon of sarcasm.
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johnslat
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Dear Cuffs,
I agree - perspective, attitude, and an appreciation of relativity.
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lizziebennet
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Hah hah I am only in my late 20s but my things to do list probably sounds like an older lady.
What I meant by that is it is European cafe style... I like reading over a cup of coffee or doing work (mountain loads of marking) in a coffee shop with a good ambience. It ended up being Starbucks in Korea and Singapore but Crustys has that same sort of ambience.
I tend not to get my work done with friends or my husband around unless they are working too, so finding a place where I can sit comfortably alone is great.
Well I am off to the beach! Saudi is certainly not as bad as everyone says it is! |
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Cleopatra
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:08 am Post subject: |
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Which just goes to show... everything really is relative!
Compared to Buraidah, Jeddah (or Riyadh) really would seem like Paris in comparison. Thing about Jeddah is that it's great if you're located in the glamorous north side of town, but the run-down south side is almost like another city. Particularly as it can take about an hour to travel across town through Jeddah's awful traffic. In terms of infrastructure and 'livablity' I prefer Riyadh. |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| lizziebennet wrote: |
| Well I am off to the beach! Saudi is certainly not as bad as everyone says it is! |
Hey lizzie... glad to see that you got moved to Jeddah and also that you are enjoying the newly available options.
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Asda
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Cleopatra wrote: |
Which just goes to show... everything really is relative!
...but the run-down south side is almost like another city. |
Almost like another city?!? Try another country!!!
Having lived in the deep south for around 6 months and been around the plush(er) north quite a bit (and I live in between!), you can be assured that I have experience of pretty much ALL of Jeddah. It is an informed decision, of that you have my word...  |
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed
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| Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:15 am Post subject: |
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| lizziebennet wrote: |
Well I am off to the beach! Saudi is certainly not as bad as everyone says it is! |
I'm glad that you found yer lil' piece o' heaven. However, you cannot judge the ENTIRE sandbox by Jeddah. Whilst a filthy city, a respite nonetheless...
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saharastars
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Hiya Lizzie,
Fabulous that you are having a nice time- its amazing what a positive frame of mind and life plan can do  .
Are those private beaches fr women only? we are based in Riyadh so would like to rent out a beach villa or the like...any ideas would be gratefully received. |
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redsnapper
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lizziebennet
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| Scot 47, I was at the Italian club for one of the Jeddah International Film Festival Showings... I think it is my favourite embassy. British Embassy has that area where they build a screen on top of the garage but the Italian Club wins hands down. |
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