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Yanbu , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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As it is very difficult to photograph here.... I bring you one specimen so far....

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Dry dock near Yanbu fish market

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It says "Yanbu Sword" .....

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Weldertom, Looking forward for more shots. I hope you did not forget your Red Cape!

What you look for is what is looking

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great shots! cant wait to see more!

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Looks like somebody made a mistake when they planted their avenue of date palms... :lol: Those conditions look tough.

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Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

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Yeah, they should have stuck with all Hyphane. It looks happy.

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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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"Weldertom, Camel Whisperer"

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Daryl,

Every once and a while, Date palms branch and push out fan leaves instead of pinnate... I thought you knew that! ;)

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More thirsty Palms. Most Palms you see here ( except out in the desert) are artificially watered. These are no exception.

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I like to have fell off my camel when I saw this. This Suit is VERY Elvis. CAme with matching trousers.

200 Riyal ( about 52 dollars US ) will get you the distinction of "Best Dressed" at the next party you attend....

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It is said T.E. Lawrence ( Lawrence of Arabia) stayed in the old part of Yanbu when he made his name in this part of Arabia. I have walked among the old abandoned buildings here - handmade brick,palm leaves, and cedar posts covered with stucco- and imagined ( as I did when I was a boy) what it may have been like for him. I think I will have to put on my thobe and gotra ( the long white robe and head covering) and take a walk in the old market to get closer to that ............( I have the outfit and have worn it from time to time... and when unshaven, I can generally get around without much notice. It is not until I have to reply in Arabic theat my cover is blown...lol)

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Well, I just can't get enough of wooden boats... This one has been in dry dock since I have been here ( Apr 2009) and I have watched the overhaul progress each week. Nice trawler, don't you think?

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I like hand carved things. To me it is one of the higher forms of Man's expression. Here are some hand carved mast and jib poles stored under a dry docked Wooden Dhow.

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Dear Tom :)

Nice coverage,and can you please find out or take stills of the Split A/C they use there.And the Air in your apartment & hotels,office you visit.

Since friends here who have visited middle-east & arabia tell me that in the entire place folks use O General (fujistu general).And its believed that its a extreme unit.And does not care the out heat at all ? :hmm: Can you shed some light on it please !

Since globally Daikin is supposed to be premium Air con for residencial use,Then why folks are in for this O G model is bit baffeling.

Thanks & Love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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Dear Tom :)

Nice coverage,and can you please find out or take stills of the Split A/C they use there.And the Air in your apartment & hotels,office you visit.

Since friends here who have visited middle-east & arabia tell me that in the entire place folks use O General (fujistu general).And its believed that its a extreme unit.And does not care the out heat at all ? :hmm: Can you shed some light on it please !

Since globally Daikin is supposed to be premium Air con for residencial use,Then why folks are in for this O G model is bit baffeling.

Thanks & Love,

Kris :)

Kris -

The units I see here are ZAMIL "Classic Ultra Plus" . They are in our construction trailers as well as my apartment at the compound

They indeed are split units - I had not seen these before I came here. I'll see if I can get you some pictures.

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Dear Tom :)

Thanks for the super fast reply and iam eager to know more on that country's Air conditioners.And by the way what power voltage do that country adopt ? i.e is it 110 volts or 220 volts for regular usage ?

Thanks & Love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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