Our World - Stuffed Grape Leaves

If you don't grow up eating grape leaves, you may not enjoy them at first.  The grape leaves can have a strong flavor that can take some getting used to.  But if you keep trying them, they do grow on you. They are usually stuffed with rice or a ground beef mixture with onions and spices.  My husband lines the bottom of the pot with 1/4 inch slices of potatoes,stacks the stuffed leaves into the pot, adds some water and lemon juice, then lets them cook slowly for a few hours. This makes the grape leaves tender and cooks the rice and meat inside.  They make a great snack or party hors d'oeuvres.



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Jeddah Architecture - Looking Up

When one enters the lobby of the beautiful International Medical Center (IMC) of Jeddah, if you look up, there is much to see.  The architectural details of this building are exquisite.  

Saudi Arabia - Street Cleaner

A common sight on the streets of Jeddah are the many imported foreign workers from poorer countries who are brought to Saudi Arabia to clean the streets.  Trashing of the streets is a big problem.  It is done because everyone knows there are street cleaners.  They work amid the extreme heat and dust and the exhaust fumes from thousands of vehicles.  Their jobs are not easy or pleasant and their wages are considered low.  However, they make enough money to support their families back home.

Jeddah Hilton Interior View from Above

The Hilton in Jeddah is similar to many other Hiltons around the world.  It is located on the Corniche next to the Red Sea, so some of the rooms and dining areas have spectacular views of the water.

SkyWatch: Jeddah's Koran Sculpture

The city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is home to hundreds of public sculptures.  Many of the sculptures follow various themes, like science, astronomy, nautical, or religious.  This particular sculpture represents an open Koran, the holy book of Islam, resting on a book holder which is commonly used here in Saudi Arabia.  It was made by one of the most prolific artists who created sculptures for the City of Jeddah, Spanish architect and sculptor Julio Lafuente.



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Jeddah IMC - Elegant Arches

This enormous beautiful window is part of the lobby of the International Medical Center (IMC) of Jeddah.  This hospital is where my husband had triple bypass heart surgery several years ago.  

Saudi Arabia Feast - Kabob!

Saudi family gatherings often include sharing a meal together and quite often that means eating on the floor.  A large plastic tablecloth is laid down and on it is placed the serving dishes.  The tablecloth makes for easy cleanup afterwards as after all the plates, utensils, and serving dishes are hauled off, all the garbage can just be gathered up in the tablecloth and disposed of.  Kabob is a favorite, as well as lamb and rice, fried fish, or barbecued chicken.