It has been a while since I last wrote. To be truthful the reason is that I went through one of my regular "I hate this place" phases. It can be a great place to work and live (sort of) but it can really really get to you. Whereas in most countries simple tasks like paying a bill or opening up a bank account are considered commonplace, here they are designed to test your patience and ability to stay sane.
If like me you are one of the unfortunate ones who is not leaving the Kingdom for Summer/Ramadan vacation then we have a major challenge on our hands.
The place is quiet for the 2-4 weeks leading up to Ramadan because people are either physically or mentally on vacation. During Ramadan they are simply too "out of it" to be effective during 50C summer hell.
So no-one wants to meet you, talk to you, respond to your emails, etc, etc.
The trick is to find things to do outside of work that will stimulate your mind and body.
You can go to a shopping mall. You can go out for a meal (that is if you can tolerate the traffic which is mind boggling given everyone comes out of their houses at night), you can go to the gym at the compound, or you have have a BBQ with friend (assuming you can tolerate the 45C evening temperatures).
So enjoy my friends. Let me know how you go.
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