:-) New stuff
Sitting here blogging in my new pyjamas with a glass of single malt whisky at my side.
Bought the PJ's, a shirt, two ties and a pair of shoes today (shopping is Riyadh's favourite pasttime in case you didn't already know), and unusually everything fits and nothing's faulty. You can't try clothes on here so returning stuff takes up almost half our shopping time.
:-( flippin' Ramadan shopping hours again
...having to plan your shopping trips with military precision. We arrived at mall #1 at 1.30, giving us an hour and a half's shopping before prayer time at 3pm. During prayers, drive to mall #2 to be standing outside Marks & Spencer when the shutters raise again at 3.30. Get your purchases quickly, because the shops close again at 4pm, not re-opening until 8.30.
Ramadan is almost over; should finish on Sunday or Monday, followed by Eid Al Fitr - a three-day holiday. After that the shops get back to their normal four-times daily closures.
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