Janric
Australian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Australian
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 03 May 2010
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Newly arrived by Janric
Hi everyone Happy New Year! Just thought I'd pop in to let you know I have finally arrived in Riyadh. My boys and I have been here just over a week and are gradually getting aclimatised. We've been made welcome by others on the compound and ...
Thank you all for your warm welcome. CAF & Wizard - I'll have to take a rain check on the coffee morning. I have 2 boys who until we can get them into school, will have to accompany me everywhere I go. Let me know when the next one is. Northpole - ... Read More
Newly arrived
Hi everyone Happy New Year! Just thought I'd pop in to let you know I have finally arrived in Riyadh. My boys and I have been here just over a week and are gradually getting aclimatised. We've been made welcome by others on the compound and ... Read More
Exit Stage Left by bhills2153
I borrow this phrase with sorrow for I have made my decision to depart this city. I must state that it was not the city that I had a problem with, it was the working conditions that I was put under. As a westerner I am lucky enough to be able to ...
How attractive is the former first world to the decent peace loving third worlders, seeking prosperity, today?Actually, hugely attractive. I grew up in Colombia, South America, a developing nation and therefore part of the 'third world'. It seems ... Read More
Family Reunion! by amegy
Hi All, I've been reading though this forum for months, and I'm so grateful for each and every piece of information each of you have provided. I wasn't sure about registering @ expatblog, since the decision had not been made whether we're ...
Hi Amegy Welcome to exaptblog! :) Our family is currently going through the 'separation phase'. My husband arrived in Riyadh just over two weeks ago, and his iqama took about 10 days to come through. He is lecturing at Alfaisal University. No one ... Read More
Opinions on schools, please
Several months ago when my hubby made the decision to accept the position he was offered in Riyadh, I started investigating schooling options for my 2 boys who are currently in Year 7 (12yo) and Pre-school (4yo). From this forum and others I found ... Read More
Hubby in Riyadh by Janric
Hi guys It's been a while - hope some of you still remember me from a few months back! :) Just posting to say my hubby has been in Riyadh for nearly two weeks and so far enjoying it all (except for missing his family, of course!) So I'm on the ...
Thanks for your prompt replies everyone! Hubby has moved into the compound but he does not have a telephone yet, nor a mobile, nor even a line in his office yet! Sounds like sending to the Uni will be best - at least there they know he ... Read More
Hubby in Riyadh
Hi guys It's been a while - hope some of you still remember me from a few months back! :) Just posting to say my hubby has been in Riyadh for nearly two weeks and so far enjoying it all (except for missing his family, of course!) So I'm on the ... Read More
Guitar Lessons? by CAF
Does anyone know of a good Guitar Teacher? Hubby is looking to continue lessons... :whistle: Thanks for the help!
Sounds like a great idea, musicman! As long as it isn't next door to where WE are living!:D Read More
Hand over the Vegemite and nobody'll get hurt by Ioanna
OK I left the 700gm jar of Vegemite back home and now I need to know who I have to approach to get it on the shelves at the supermarkets. Any ideas? :D
Hi Ioanna If you can stay sane without it for a couple of months more :D I'll be happy to send you a jar when my hubby goes over in September - and some more when I go myself :) Read More
Guitar Lessons? by CAF
Does anyone know of a good Guitar Teacher? Hubby is looking to continue lessons... :whistle: Thanks for the help!
Hi guys My hubby loves to play guitar. I know he'd really enjoy getting together with others to play - once we make it to KSA! :) (September sometimes seems a long way off still, but sometimes it's way too close! :o ) And my 12 yo son is showing ... Read More
Children's clothes by Janric
On another thread Shahab wrote: i would appreciate some new questions to be answered rather than the same ones so I am here to oblige! Just wanting some input on whether I should stock up on kid's clothes before we leave Australia. It's actually ...
Thanks for the info! If we don't have to bring winter clothes we can use the space saved in our baggage allowance for other things (more important things - like xbox games ;))... and look forward to shopping in Riyadh :) Read More
Children's clothes
On another thread Shahab wrote: i would appreciate some new questions to be answered rather than the same ones so I am here to oblige! Just wanting some input on whether I should stock up on kid's clothes before we leave Australia. It's actually ... Read More
IT's HERE! by Ioanna
After a longsuffering wait of 37 days I am glad to announce I have a VISA stamped in my passport!!:thanks::top: Now for some last minute celebratory :cheers: before I fly out ASAP See you all in Riyadh :joking:
Congratulations Ioanna! Hopefully I'll be joining all the girl fun myself in a few months! Enjoy your trip, CAF! Read More
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all the expat Mom's in the forum! by Alliecat
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Didn't see it till today but thank you Alliecat, that was sweet of you! Read More
Good things in Riyadh... by the_dreamer
Riyadh is very conservative city but this is the place where you can save alot of money since no social life.. The main purpose in working here is to save. Just feel the life in other countries during vacation.
You know of course that the BEST exercise is pushing yourself away from the table...:D Read More