Saudi Souvenirs
Pin the tail on the donkey game using a camel instead.
This is a picture of a postcard from Saudi. We made several road trips to Syria during summer break to see in-laws in Damascus. Along the road it was common to see cars loaded up!
Fancy table decorations and cloths
When visiting the Gold market, right next door was a cool camel style souk. There were blankets used in the desert and all kinds of unique stuff. Men sat along the market making these key chains and selling them. These are tiny Arabian style ships ships (sandals)
One of the shops near the gold souk
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I got a kick out seeing the old station wagon loaded to the max! I’ve never seen such a stuffed, packed car! What a sight.
Pin the tail on the Camel! LOL! I never thought of this game being modified to culture or country before. Love it!
The table cloths are lovely.
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Thanks so much Deborah!
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MP! xx
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My mother loved Damascus when she visited about 12 years ago. Sadly, I imagine it is not the same now. Road tripping with a car loaded like a camel is so fabulously foreign and hugely tempting just for the looks one would get! xx
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yes that is so true haha xx
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Amazing such packed cars! But I remember when the borders opened to the East here in Europe the motorway in Austria was overcrowded with “Trabis” these old little cars from the DDR and many packed like that car!
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I am sure!!!
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Very cool Lynn, that car with all that stuff on top defies gravity. All of your emails have been going into a spam folder. My computer has gone crazy I think. I had almost 1500 emails that are not spam sitting in that folder so if I didn’t comment on your posts it’s because I didn’t see them and I apologize.
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wow that is allot! No problem!
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I wish I could go back to the old souks of Dubai from yesteryear…there was a wonderful fruit and veg souk but they knocked it down and poshed it all up 😦
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wow I hate it when they do that! The best things in Saudi were the cool old areas that locals went to!
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The same in the UAE! All the parts the tourists don’t get to 🙂
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yes!
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That post card is classic! Love it!
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Very cool. However, I don’t see a kitchen sink on top of that station wagon.
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hahaha I know I would expect one too!
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I have some relatives out there in Saudi. Would definitely want to visit after seeing your post!
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It is interesting for sure!
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Lots of interesting souvenirs Lynn! Thank you for sharing! Have a great day with the babies! 🙂
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Thanks dear xx
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The craftsmanship is quite remarkable when you look at the items in the souk. Lovely photos, Lynn.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie! xx
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You are most welcome Lynn.
Leslie
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Great selection of pics. Reminded me of my life in the Middle East. Thanks.
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Thanks for stopping by
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Pin the tail on the camel…fun! And beautiful beading. (K)
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Thanks!
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I think we would be breaking some kind of road regulation if we were to load up our cars like this! Too funny 🙂
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haha I know right?
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Some interesting souvenirs there. Reminds me of my time in Dubai.
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So glad you liked them!
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The aerodynamics of that car is shot!! amazing to see your photos Lyn,
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The camel souvenirs really make me laugh! I guess it’s a stereotype that everyone in the Middle East has a camel – I like that they seem to embrace the stereotype lol! And all that gold is incredible! Do you know if it’s real?
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The gold market has real gold but the picture at the bottom of the post is just little souvenirs.
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So interesting ! that loaded car really got to me…the poor suspension hahaha…and the camel, very appropriate 🙂 . Fascinating souvenirs Lynn. xxx
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Thanks lynne! xx hope your well
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Great pictures Lynn. I love the post card,
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Thanks dear xx
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That car is amazing. The guy that loaded it must be an engineer! 🙂 Always fun looking at all the things you share from your days in Saudi Arabia.
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Thanks Jonathan!
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What beautiful and interesting things!
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Thanks
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Very interesting, Lynn! How have you been??
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Good, how are you?
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I’m good too! 😊
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i was lol at the pin the tail on the camel game. No way I would drive behind a car carrying that big of a load. That’s a disaster ready to happen at any moment!
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yes I agree! haha
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OMG pin the tail on the camel, that just cracks me up! Did you notice that rear tire on the overloaded car? I wonder how far it got before that fell off? 😮
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I didnt!
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This was fascinating! You have a way of taking us with you!
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Thanks x
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That is some car load!
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Yes
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The car is packed to the max! I liked those key chains….they are cute… 🙂 Thanks for taking us to a virtual trip to Saudi through your posts… 🙂
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you are most welcome!
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Wow, that is one loaded up car. I expected to see Clark Griswold in there..lol! Love the pics Lynn! I hope you are having a nice summer 😀
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Thanks dear! I am and I hope your summer is lovely! xx
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Thank you, it is 😀
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🙂
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Astonishing such stuffed cars!That post card is great! Adore it! The best things in Saudi were the cool old ranges that local people went to!
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Cute keychains and love the picture postcard too 🙂
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Thanks dear!
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