SkyWatch: Jeddah Rooftop Sunset

The sun sets each day to the west over the Red Sea in Jeddah.  This is the view from my building's rooftop. 

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Fun Toy

I saw this Lego knock-off toy and got a chuckle out of the wording on the box:  "New Funny of Intelligent Blocks."

Doors Inside Doors

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA:  This must be a door warehouse of sorts.

Blue Wrought Iron Door

Wrought iron is the preferred choice for many window coverings, doors and gates in Jeddah.  Doors and gates are often lined with opaque colored plastic sheeting which allows for privacy while still letting light in. 

Hay Wire

Many buildings in the oldest part of Jeddah called Al Balad have beautifully detailed wood carved doors..  Haphazard and dangerous electrical wiring as seen in this photo is also very common in this area of the city.  Unfortunately many of the oldest buildings in the city have been lost to fire because of hazards like this. 

Swarovski in Arabic

Shops in the many large and beautiful malls here in Saudi Arabia are eye-catching, colorful, sleek and modern.  Many worldwide chains are found in Jeddah, such as this Swarovski Crystal store. 

Hole in the Wall

I wonder about the lives of the people who live in places like this. I believe that foreign workers from poorer countries are the inhabitants of these homes.