Saudi Arabia Camels in the Desert

I think this is one of the most beautiful camel photos I've ever seen.  White camels are the rarest and they really stand out amidst the lavender colored wildflowers and the reddish soil.  

The silhouette camel photo below is also very special.  It was a matter of taking it at just the right time being in the right place.

Special thanks to Khaled Al-Sheraihi for allowing me to post today's lovely photos of the desert camels of Saudi Arabia.  You can follow him on Instagram.

THIS POST LINKS TO - 

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY 

THROUGH MY LENS 

Saudi Arabia Beauty of the Desert

Who knew the desert could be this beautiful?  Miles and miles of gentle sand dunes in shades of caramel, golden cream or even pale pink, swirling like a delicious hot cappuccino.

Special thanks to Khaled Al-Sheraihi for allowing me to post today's lovely photos of the desert sands of Saudi Arabia.  You can follow him on Instagram.

 This post links to - 

OUR WORLD TUESDAY 

MY CORNER OF THE WORLD 

Saudi Arabia - We Three Kings

This was a display at a recent celebratory art event for Saudi Arabian National Day which was last week. Many works of art were on display.  Featured here are elegantly framed photos fit for a king - make that three kings.  In the center is the very first king of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz, known as Ibn Saud, who united the tribes of the territories to form the nation.  Ibn. Saudi ruled from 1932 until 1953. All rulers since then have been Ibn Saud's sons.  His photo is displayed here along with two of his descendants.  

This is the current king of Saudi Arabia, King Salman.  He is the 7th king and is the last immediate son of Ibn Saud who will hold that position.  He is now 84 years old.  

The Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is King Salman's son and is the heir apparent.  He is only 35 years old.  He would be the first grandson of Ibn Saud to become king, if that is how it all plays out.  

Many thanks to my friend Abid Gary Jan for allowing me to share these photos from this event with you.  Abid shares his love for Jeddah and Saudi Arabia on his Facebook pages - Jeddah Awaits You and Saudi Heritage & Tourism.

THIS POST LINKS TO - TUESDAY'S TREASURES

Selling Good Smells in Jeddah

 A crowded little shop in Jeddah that sells things that smell good - incense, perfumes, oud.  

School Uniforms

Pink girls' uniforms hang from the ceiling on display for shoppers.  Most public and private schools here in Saudi Arabia require children to wear uniforms.  

 

Kids Entertainment Area at Mall

This area at the Mall of Arabia in Jeddah offers lots of fun activities for kids.  KidZania allows kids to assume the roles of various careers, like pilots, bankers, etc. The kids can earn wages and then use that to make purchases.  Billy Beez is an indoor amusement park with a variety of rides and physical activities like trampoline, tunnels, and slides.  

Sky Backdrops

This lovely building in Jeddah has lovely detailing. I especially like the rooftop gazebo.   

Three neighboring buildings in Jeddah with very differing architectural styles.  

This wrought iron gate leads to a fancy wedding hall in Jeddah.  

This post links to - SKYWATCH