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Al Khobar "Beach"
The Persian Gulf, from the window of the mini bus taking us to school, is blue and calm, like glass.
The wide sandy area along the sea does not have sand as we know it in other parts of the world. The beautiful ocean is fringed by a large stretch of building dust. There are a few horses and camels, a little covered seat on their humps, waiting with their owners - for the ubiquitous Godot, I assume - which everyone, including us, seems to spend a lot of their time doing.
No one swims. No one walks. No one stands and admires the view. No one strolls and breathes the sea air. There are no boats. No marinas. No seagulls.
Saudi doesn't "do landscaping" - except for odd palm trees and grass round the occasional villa.
A far cry from the beaches in other countries, filled with dog walkers, bathers, sun-seekers and people out enjoying the sea view. No promenades. No beachfront hotels. No waterfront development.
Life is lived on the freeways in cars or inside buildings. Life takes place behind closed doors.
The wide sandy area along the sea does not have sand as we know it in other parts of the world. The beautiful ocean is fringed by a large stretch of building dust. There are a few horses and camels, a little covered seat on their humps, waiting with their owners - for the ubiquitous Godot, I assume - which everyone, including us, seems to spend a lot of their time doing.
No one swims. No one walks. No one stands and admires the view. No one strolls and breathes the sea air. There are no boats. No marinas. No seagulls.
Saudi doesn't "do landscaping" - except for odd palm trees and grass round the occasional villa.
A far cry from the beaches in other countries, filled with dog walkers, bathers, sun-seekers and people out enjoying the sea view. No promenades. No beachfront hotels. No waterfront development.
Life is lived on the freeways in cars or inside buildings. Life takes place behind closed doors.
