Sunday, April 19, 2015

Barefoot

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A haven of peace in downtown Colombo

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Even Daddy is feeling the spiritual vibe

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Shopping for coconuts

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My first Sri Lankan purchase. Bargain at 60 rupees.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

My first Tuk-tuk

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The view from inside - heading for Barefoot cafe in downtown Colombo.

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The smile says it all. Tuk-tuks are a hit.

Colombo

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We have arrived! The view from our room in the Cinnamon Red hotel.

Sri Lanka here we come.

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En route to Colombo, aboard the world's oldest 747. The passenger in front appears reasonably relaxed, despite this.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

The jolly bee

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Shoe shopping in Sarawat mall. One of the rare occasions when our visit didn't coincide with prayer time.

Friday feeling

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Friday afternoon in Baseteen compound (where the money lives) Relaxing with friends.

Jeddah lowriding

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Spotted on Tahlia road. Jeddah homeboys rockin' it latino style.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

My wobbly tooth

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My first wobbly tooth, for all the world to see.

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Sunday, April 5, 2015

I can't sleep

IMG_2423Our conversation five minutes ago when I was summoned upstairs : "Daddy I absolutely can't sleep at all. I feel so lonely. I feel so bored. The telly is too loud. The smell of your dinner is making me feel hungry. I need a gummy teeth sweet to help wth my hunger...blah blah blah...."

Taking Mum to the Doctors

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Even accompanying mum to the surgery requires style-based forethought these days.

The Saturday shop

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Friday actually. Friday is the new Saturday (or at least it is in Jeddah). We now have to take the ponies to the supermarket. Just in case we find any crucial supplies that require a mini suitcase.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Mummy's office

Can't be bad. Who would have thought this would be Katrin's office 5 days a week. Jeddah might be a dump, but 30 minutes down the road you have this.

Sports day

 Y1-5 ready to rock. 
 Why run when you can fly?
Never seen mouse move so fast..
 or jump so high!
 Victorious! The superheroes of Y1-5 look fit to drop from exhaustion. Saudi is heating up again....

Thursday, March 19, 2015

My friend Jasmina

 Painting piggy banks is fun. All we need now is some money to put in them.
Sharing a watermelon with my friend Jasmina.

Hula girl

Making the most of the perfect March Jeddah weather.

Monday, February 23, 2015

A day with Daddy

7.30 am. Mummy at work. Rosie has been at the lipstick. A long morning ahead for Daddy...

Elsa does the watering

A few minutes rest from scootering to water the tiles. The busy life of an Arundel princess.

Saudi chopper

Spotted on a recent work trip to Dammam. I want that bike...

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Happy birthday Mummy!

An evening at our usual birthday haunt. Happy birthday Mummy!!
 Relaxing at the Hyatt. 



Fashion

No I am no expert (as my wife will testify) but this is not a match. The trouser/sock/shoe combination needs to be rethought. Not according to Rosie. She is going out like this, no discussion. 

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Back in Jeddah. Friday morning 10am. Time for the weekly shopping trip. We have the supermarket to ourselves, as per usual.

The morning after...

 The morning. Daddy is bright eyed and bushy tailed (as he has been every New Year for the last 20 years). Uncle Lars is not. 
Rosie has also woken up ready to play. Oh dear...
Happy 2015 to all!!