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26-JAN-2014

Family and family

I wasn’t going to post this since the sun was obviously blinding, but Stephanie thinks I should since it shows off the lacework design on my abaya so nicely, so here it is ;-). I usually wear sandals and dark-ish socks (if it's cold) with my abayas so my shoes aren’t so obtrusive, but now I wonder why I bother doing that. I have noticed that Saudi women usually wear sneakers with their abayas, often in very startling and neon colors. I have come to the conclusion that it’s a fashion statement and very trendy here at the moment. Guess I should look in my closet…

For a bit of relief from the dryness here:


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Liz Bickel08-Feb-2024 02:58
It looks like you really enjoyed your time of living in Saudi Arabia. Although I wouldn't like being required to "cover myself", that is indeed a pretty abaya with all the lace work. Your host family also seem to be very nice.
MummaDragon15-Aug-2015 11:54
Yo're right about showing off the Abaya: it's wahat I examined the instant I saw the shot.
larose forest photos27-Nov-2014 19:39
A terrific shot of all of you, and I love the lacy design on the abaya. V
Lieve Snellings27-Jan-2014 11:56
yes the lacework design on your abaya looks wonderful Helen !
great that you have put up this image
and interesting your comments on the photos
Zoltán Balogh27-Jan-2014 08:32
What a lovely portrait! V
Long Bach Nguyen27-Jan-2014 06:40
I am so glad you post this lovely image of new friends and your narrative.
Mairéad26-Jan-2014 22:22
Very nice to see you with this friendly family.
I notice the other lady is wearing a coloured scarf - for some reason I thought black had to be worn,
Julie Oldfield26-Jan-2014 16:21
Beautiful portrait! I'm glad you posted it.
Graeme26-Jan-2014 12:08
This is a lovely shot of you both with the other family, Helen. Its also very sharp and the clarity is spot on for a camera phone.BV
Anitta26-Jan-2014 11:56
Such a lovely portrait of the family and you! I'm happy you posted this! V
René Gysi26-Jan-2014 11:03
A nice and interesting family portrait, Helen! V
Kim26-Jan-2014 10:04
Lovely group portrait Helen! V