Thursday 18 January 2007

Western Myths #2: Saudi's Never Cold

"In winter it might get a bit chilly in the evening, so pack a sweater."
Yes, that's the advice we were given before we moved to Riyadh. "A bit chilly." "Occasionally." Well thanks for the advice buddy but several times this winter Riyadh has been colder than London. Yes, colder than London! So if you are going to be here during the (northen hemisphere's) winter, be sure to pack at least two jumpers. And for heaven's sake bring a coat!
If it gets any colder I might start wearing an abaya...
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4 comments:

  1. NO MORE19 January 2007 at 04:45:00 GMT+3

    LOOOOOOL you just happen to be here when riyadh goes through its coldest winter in 6 years...

    Just so you know its only just begun, so double your socks and put a t shirt under those two sweaters :D

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  2. Luisa 22 January 2007 at 08:15:00 GMT+3

    Waiting to see how you like it in August :p

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  3. Sam22 January 2007 at 08:20:00 GMT+3

    Honestly...if KSA hasn't lost any of it's "heat capacity", you're in for a ride in July and August. Hope your car radiator is in tip-top condition.

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  4. Margrave22 January 2007 at 08:55:00 GMT+3

    I arrived in KSA at the very start of September, stepped out of the airport and my eyeballs instantly melted.
    I too am looking forward to July :D

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