Riyadh
Traffic can be challenging in Riyadh. The left shoulder is routinely used as an additional lane. It has been dubbed the "Allah Lane" by Americans, since the drivers who use it are putting their lives, as well as those of other drivers around them, in Allah's hands.
Riyadh has some of the best prices and widest selections of jewelry in the kingdom. Gold is sold by the gram, is generally 18- or 21-carat and its prices varies with the world market. Jewelry has been the traditional method for storing a fmaily's wealth since pre-historic times.
A standard gift is the cartouche. This one has the name "Alice" in arabic.
D'a riyah
The ruins of old D'a riyah, the previous seat of the Saud kingdom, are located on the west side of the city.
The camel races wre a fun diversion. Click here or on the picture to see more.
Riyadh SkyLine
Riyadh is a huge city, with some 3 million+ inhabitants.
An old door among the ruins.
Downtown Riyadh, with its first true skyscraper displayed. In this pictrure, it is under construction, but it's now complete. Another, even taller, is under construction.
Janadriyah Festival
Each year a festival is held each year which shows people and tradition form different areas of the kingdom. Here are a few selections.
Sections of the festival are devoted to different areas of Saudi Arabia. This area is from the rea around Nejran, near the southern border with Yemen. The big red sign says, of course, "Coca Cola." (Note: Arabic is read right to left)
The horse cavalry, riding arabian horses, of course, put on a show.
The crowd.
Flat and I get interviewed for Saudi TV. We're celebrities!
Hofuf area native dancing.
Dining out in Riyadh
The Museum
Riyadh has an excellent museum that traces the history of the region from prehistoric times to the present.
Sitting down for a traditional all-male Saudi Arabian dinner.
A model of the Mosque in Meccah
Watching as somebody's meal is prepared.
Beautiful mosque doors
King Abdulazziz's fine collection of automobiles
