Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Woo hoo! What a Friday!

My off days are as usual as it always been. As posted here, after doing some of my errands last Friday,
I took a shower when a loud knocking in my main door interrupted.
It was my flatmate who persuaded me and my other flatmates for an afternoon trip to a city 60 miles away from our vicinity. I have never been there.
Though initially undecided, I move on grabbed a sweater, and an old boot cut jeans seem like its waiting an age to come forth out of my wardrobe.
And we drove between cities to see the park at its beautiful best and be able to explore a part of this country, get on with it and enjoy.
Over the course of our journey, I took most of the photographs by rolling down the window of the car.
It was an afternoon filled with fun and memories.

So chilly but I can't say no to one of my indulgence - soft drinks.
A selection of dates.
At the market to buy some fresh fish.
Local Arab men.
The city existed for its bustling downtown populated by expatriates.
The trip is fun with something to munch, and it is extra special if it is Doritos.
I can smell the breezy blue ocean.
At the park.
It is more romantic bringing a nice blanket and own dishes, head to the shore with your beau  halfway through
the winter. Locals definitely do.
A park beside the beach is a popular destination for locals.
Some expats taking photographs.
A kid enjoying a bike ride.
I watched the sun as it slips below the horizon.
And here's my crazy exercise, building castles in the air.
I'm wearing my black Abaya , a must.


34 comments:

  1. Great and interesting trip you had Aileen.I like these photos. Oh and you have wonderful hair. :)

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  2. Very nice the photos!

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    Beijos Vanessa.

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  3. Beautiful pics! Lovely place :)
    xx

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  4. these pictures put me into tears! i miss everything there is in middle east!
    the mosque..dates,palm trees,clean beaches, arab, indians..haha =)
    thanks for sharing..this is your best post ever!

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  5. what an interesting day!! it looks so much fun :D
    xx

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  6. I love it when your off days turn out much better than expected.

    Lovely snaps !

    Joanne

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  7. Nice snaps- things are looking up :)

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  8. What a great pictures, love the editing

    xx Haunted

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  9. Hope that the breeze of the blue ocean of your post can recover my flu ;)

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  10. the photos are so amazing that i feel like i was actually at these places. :)

    xoxo
    jasmine

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  11. Such wonderful photos , looks like a blast!!
    xx

    Be Frassy

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  12. Great post, love the pictures! Thanks for stopping by, wish you an amazing weekend!
    xoxo,
    Fashionhypnotised girl

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  13. Looks like you had fun.
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  14. omg, i love your blog.
    I love how all the photos make me feel like i was there.

    I hope you will visit and follow my blog too; i am following you .

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  15. wow beautiful country
    This is just so amazing you have beautiful blog
    Im following you follow back please
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  16. Aileen!!! Seriously I love the first shot sooo much, it's so dreamy and.. I dunno I really like the tone and everything! :)

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  17. love the first pic!!!

    cute blog!
    Visit my blog and if u want we can follow each other!
    Have a great Sunday!

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  18. Thanks somuch for your comment on my last post and to be my new follower! I follow you too!
    Have a great day!

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  19. Yummy yummy dates- one of the things I love most about living in the UAE!

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  20. lovely pics and blog too!What do you think to follow each other?I'll be waiting for you!
    xoxo
    Faby

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  21. Amazing pics!

    xoxo
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  22. Really lovely photos, looks like a great day!

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  23. lovely photos!!! looks like you had a wonderful time :)

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  24. lovely pics

    xo dear,
    Nicol

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  25. beautiful pics. oh you remembered me of doritos, every country has it, less us here in italy
    i don't know why! :(
    following you .

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  26. Great shots! The sight of the blue ocean, fresh air and lovely greens at the park makes it a perfect day to unwind. Glad you had a good time.

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  27. Amazing photos! And great blog! Maybe we can follow each other? I love all your photos!

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    1. LOvely pics, I'm following you, hope you can have a look to my blog and follow me back!

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  28. thanks a lot for your comment!I follow you, hope you can do the same!
    xoxo
    Faby

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  29. wow. ganito pala ang buhay sa Saudi? thanks for bringing me there. by the way followed you. hope you could follow me back. tootles!

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  30. cool photos! looks like you had a lovely time! :-)

    Babi
    www.whenbabispeaks.com

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  31. hmm pabili nga ako ng dates sa mama ko! i've never tried them!

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