Monday, May 4, 2009

Sunset Views


















Sun set views from floating mosque at red sea.

The speed of sinking sun into the horizon is awesomely quick, giving me a feeling of how fast the celestial body travels!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Post Office and Stamps of Saudi Arabia

Post service are very different than countries which have postman sending letters, parcels etc. In Saudi Arabia, most occupants of the address subscribe to the P.O.Box number. Instead of postman deliver the letters and parcels, recipient has to collect it himself.

The rate of postage form Saudi Post Office is shown as below,














Stamps from Saudi Post









Any philately enthusiast, drop a line here at arachnid_scorpio@hotmail.com

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Bon Appetit !

Tah-am (meaning food in Arabic) is a great way to explore a new culture. In Jeddah, you can find some varieties of food ranging from typical Middle Eastern style cuisines to Asian and Western gourmet.

Let the tongue and its taste buds do their work after tired of working for a day, see what's out there in the Ma'tam (Restaurants),

Yildizlar - Lebanese cuisine











Al-Ajami











Bon Bon and Byblos

Ruby Tuesday











TGI Friday


The Manhattan Fish Market










Casper and Gambini









China Gate







 


Apple Bees










Chillis










Al-Baik










Santino's Pizza













Roma Way












Shamiana












Ranan










Sea Cave Rest & Cafe










Crepe Suzette













Muchos


Fudd-Ruckers


Shrimpy


Tacho Hut

Al Tazaj
Palm beach
Palm Garden,..pending photos :)