My niece took these photos last summer when she visited Riyadh. Things have changed so much since we arrived there in 1993. Over the 16 years that we lived there it turned into a modern city offering designer shops, cuisine from various European countries and yet women still faced the same dilemmas and obstacles and that remained unchanged. 
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It looks so modern! With a new Prince in charge movie cinemas are back, and women can drive I heard so progress is being made. Let’s hope it continues!
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Yes! I hope so.
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Gorgeous buildings! Good morning Lynn! xoxoxo
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Good morning! xoxoxo
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Slowly changing but it will take a very long time!
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A very long time
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Sadly I believe, really believe it is all surface change and there is a long way, yet to go. 💜💜💜
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yes I agree!!
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Maybe conditions for women will change too, Lynn.
Leslie
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I hope so
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They see what is going on in western countries they must be sick to death with all their restrictions simply because they are a woman.
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Yes I am sure
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If only the conditions for women could be as beautiful as the buildings. My youngest is friends with a girl from Saudi Arabia and our hearts just ache for her, she wants out of there so badly! She is 18.
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Yes it is tough!
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Can’t imagine! She wants to try to get to Canada but sooo hard and risky to do.
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yes, he talked about marrying my daughters off to various men as soon as they were about 15! IT was scary!
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Exactly! That is what she is so afraid of! Oh how scared you and your daughters must have been!
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It was a rough time
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I am sure it was! (((Hugs))) so glad you made it through!
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Thank you!
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You are most welcome. You are an inspiration of someone who can make it through hard times!
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Thanks so much dear Joy! How are you feeling?
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❤ to you!
Knee bothering me a little more today but I can focus better today, not as tired so I am happy about that.
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I am glad you are feeling better each day!! xoxo
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Thank you! ❤ 🙂
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Every time we go back to California, the city seems to be growing without us, there is always 2 or 3 places that have changed or new buildings gone up. And were only gone for 9 months or so at a time. Bob Dylan sung it best, The times they are a Changin’, have a great week sister..xxx.kat
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Oh yes so true xoxo Have a great week sister xo
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It is so interesting that parts of the culture can be so modern and parts so archaic. I can’t help thinking that countries who oppress half of their citizens are also oppressing themselves.
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Yes that is so true xx
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Gosh, it looks very glamorous. I hope the new Prince really makes some change.
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I do too!
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A reminder that oft timed things change from the outside in.
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yes!
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Hi Lyn, I lived in Jeddah for 12 months in the 80’s. I never travelled to Riyadh though. It was a strange place to be, I remember mostly the noise of the traffic horns and anything goes on the road, until there is a problem, then everyone goes to jail! Carrying identity at all times, and not being able to travel in a vehicle driven by anyone other than my husband. I remember being stopped by a soldier (who looked all of 12 years) whilst leaving a doctors surgery. His rifle aimed squarely at my husband. Not a pleasant experience overall. And I never wanted to go back.
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Wow you summed it up well!
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I can’t imagine. Interesting how ‘beauty’ is often the real beast.
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YES!
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Hopefully, things will change for women too. Sending hugs.
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I do hope so! xo
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All rather obscene, really
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It is hmm different! Very large and everything is done BIG!
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I was thinking – all this and life doesn’t appear to be changing for women
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Marvellous architecture.
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Simply stunning architecture!❤️
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As women do everywhere, still. Change is much slower for human relationships than buildings! (K)
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yes so true!
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