Marahba everyone! Sorry for not writing again sooner but we have virtually no free time and we are getting to bed well past midnight each night. It is 12;15 am and we just got back in after heading out today at 6:50am. They have set up a jam packed itinerary and we are hosted, toured and dined all day long.
They had a full sit down buffet lunch for us at a beautiful HolyDay Inn ( as they call it) Hotel overlooking a pretty swimming pool. We began the day with a tour of the Aramco Oil Exhibits and then later a trip to EXPEC their R& D development center.
After lunch we went to a small museum on the Aramco compound and then a museum in an Aramco Executives home which was amazing. We sat in one of those rooms with matching couches that reached around the room and sat all 26 of us. They fed us coffee, dates and little pastries. I took a sip of the coffee but it is like bitter tea and I really couldn't drink it all. Then after an hour they toured us through their museum and then when we thought we were leaving, we came back into their house to see their house servants bringing out another round of coffees, appetizers, breads and desserts. So much food, so little time.
We had 40 minutes before the bus to the dinner location, so we all ran to the commissary to pick up food items to bring home various food items to show everyone when we return to school and then it was time for our abaya fittings and dinner.
We had dinner at a long table that sat over 30 of us at a restaurant on the Arabian Gulf. A sea food fest.... if you weren't careful and turned away from your plate, the waitstaff would come along and put more food on your plate. Saudi hospitality at its finest. We ate with 3 amazing Saudi women who were incredible to talk to - very open and honest. I can't wait to share with everyone how interesting, intelligent and confident I found these women to be.
The women brought all of the women in our group these beautiful flowing gowns and the other places we went to each gave us books, music cds, dvds of the country.... my 2nd luggage bag will be very full and we still have 7 more days of travel. This is truly a once in a life time trip.\
I am not having great luck with posting to my blog here at the Aramco compound because they have filters on their internet so I might not be able to add all of this until Tuesday. Keep checking the blog to see if I have new postings or pictures.
If you wish to email me directly as we sometimes have problems with the internet connection, my email is dhinrichs@sprise.com and that I can access daily.
In'Shallah (God Willing) I will post again tomorrow night!
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Marhaba Deb;
This is Mon. morning and I'm here with Alexis and Mattison. They are here getting extra help for the test. Hey Mrs. Hinichs!!!!!! it's alexis!! i miss you!!! bye!! hope you come back soon!
Hey Mrs.Hinrichs!!! its Matty. hope you are having a great time!!! we all miss you very much!!! BYE!!!!!!
I thought they would get a kick out of this.
Things are going well. We had a little bump in the road first period the other day, but things are fine now.
The students are working hard getting ready for the BIG TEST.
They did fantastic on their Country test.
Are there outdoor markets where you are? If there are what do they sell?
Well have to go now, will write later. Take care.
Sue A.
Hi Debbie. Looks like a once in a life time trip. You must be very tired. Great to be young. Talked to your Dad this morning. He is a great guy. Take good care of yourself and do not gain too much weight. Jim & Tricia Lowe
hi its alex h. hope you get back on time. bye i have to go do the study guide =(
hey Mrs. hinrichs,
hope you are having fun with all the different types of food and language they are speaking in, and one question, you have a tour guide right? and if you do then does he speaks english also?
Hey Mrs.H it's Erin H
ur trip sounds sooooooooo cool!
it has to b amazing there!
Have u riden a camel yet?
How many?
r u going to that closed in area where you can wear normal clothes?
Anyway, i have to study...so have fun!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Mrs. H,
You sound so busy! I am sure it is difficult to take everything in. Thank you so much for sharing your stories with us. It is great to see what wonderful hosts the Saudi's are. The weather here in NH is cold and rainy---that is the forecast for the whole week. I am sure you are happy that you aren't missing the weather. I guess spring is waiting for your return. What is the weather like? Is it hot? Has it rained at all? It seems odd to think it would rain in that area of the world (though I am sure it has to at some point!). Keep writing to let us know of all of your adventures and stay safe.
-- Mrs H (Erin's mom)
Asalam a lai kom Mrs. Hinrichs! I am so glad that you are having such a fun time in Saudi Arabia! It must be fun getting to wear all the native clothing (but you might get sick of it after a while!) Have a safe trip and have a lot of fun!
-Amy k. (Wilson Team)
wow mrs.H! It sounds so cool and interesting there. Hope You're having fun. Have a safe trip,
katie (kalenik team)
sure sounds like fun and the food seems more appetizing then ams caffiteria food. wish i was there it beats amherst! just kidding. its a good experiance though-have a great time, bye!
katie (kalenik team)
Hey Mrs. Hinrichs!
How's Saudi Arabia? I Looked at the pictures. They looked pretty cool. What day are you coming back? See you then!!!
Jessica D.
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