Sojourn to Abha September 10, 2011

Sojourn to Abha September 10, 2011

Yes, Sojourn to Abha for permanent assignment. Last September 10 boarding with Saudia airline ay nagtungo ako sa Abha.  Pagkaraan ng tatlong taon na pananatili sa Al Khobar or Eastern Region ay na re-assign ako. I suppost to transfer to Riyadh after my vacation. But nagkaroon ng pagbabago. So here I am in the southern or Asir region of Saudi Arabia.

Hope you could join me in my new sojourn.

Abha Regional airport located along Abha-Khamis Road.

Part 2 Summer Vacation 2010 - Baguio Lion Head

Part 2 Summer Vacation 2010 - Baguio Lion's Head


Welcome! Last year we went to Baguio City.  We stopped by this Huge Lion's Head here in Kannon Road.  As it welcome you to the City of Pines. We have some picture taking and posing. Maybe this Lion's head was donated by the Lion's International.  Since there logo is on it.  Almost every tourist stop and enjoy the picture taking.

 This me and my family

Before you leave don't forget to buy some Baguio delicacies and souvenirs.

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VIP Express SAPTCO Bus Trip - MYM

VIP Express SAPTCO Bus Trip - MYM

VIP Express service between Al Riyadh and Al Khobar City.  It is a first class, non stop and no smoking bus. The terminal in Boudl Hotel in Al Khobar, opposite of Habitat building alone Dhahran Road. The terminal in Riyadh is in Al Kawili Hotel at the back side of ministry of water along Olaya and Thalateen Road.

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Alvin & Family Riyadh Vacationista Nov 2010 - MYM

Alvin & Family Riyadh Vacationista Nov 2010 - MYM

It was really very busy week long Hajj Holiday.  After accompanied my first batch of friend and followed the fishing with my flatmate.  Last Wednesday, my best friend Alvin and his family came from Riyadh. I met them at 1:00 pm in Mc Donald Al Khobar Corniche. We went to Jollibee to order some lunch. It so happened that it prayer time.  We finally got a bucket of Chicken Joy after an hour. 

Lunch at the park

Assembled a tent for the kids

Last time we were here alone.  But this time the beach coast were occupied not only by Filipinos but also some young Saudi and other nationalities as well. I have mentioned before that we called this place Filipino beach because most of the Filipino camped here.

Unfortunately this place have no trash bin so we can't blame the people who littered around. That including us! I hope someday they will make this place beautiful.

This is Alvin and his daughter Jasmin.

Old boats displayed along the bay park.

On the peak of Causeway bridge. 

Causeway Tower in Saudi & Bahrain Bridge. The toll fee is twenty Saudi Riyals per car.

Behind me is the immigration inspection toll

Spent the night at the park. Jasmin enjoyed this giant balloon slides.

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Riyadh Vacationista Nov 2010 - Tonio & Family

Riyadh Vacationista Nov 2010 - Tonio & Family

Dumating ang kaibigan ko si Pareng Tonio and his family noong Saturday morning. Sinundo nila ako doon sa overpass sa may Al Khobar Telemoney.  Dumaretso na kami sa may Corniche(Bay Walk) Para mag breakfast.

 Breakfast sa Corniche

Pagkatapos ng almusal ay tumulak na kami sa Halfmoon Beach.  Ang kagandahan lang doon sa halfmoon beach ay merong mga free cottages, tabing kalsada at mga comfort room. And the disadvantages ay  maraming dumadaan na ibang lahi; ang iba ay may pag ka konserbatib at maring makulit din na mga kabataan. Nagpalipas lang kami doon ng init ng araw. Ok ka mag overnight dito kung marami kayo at saaskupin ninyo ang magkakasunod na cottages.

 Our Cottage

 Clean Comfort room

Pagkagat ng hapon ay nagtungo na kami sa K.F.P.U, Dolphin or  Filipino beach.  Medyo liblib ng konti at may karumihan na rin. Dahil maraming nagpupuntang Pinoy dito during Ramadan or Haj holidays. Hindi lang napapansin ang lokal na pamahalaan ang pagpapaganda dito.  Feeling safe ka dito kasi puro Pilipino ang nag kakamping at madalas na umiikot ang mga Coast Guard.

 Bago pa kumagat ang dilim ay nagtayo na  kami ng amig mga tents at inayos na rin ang aming mga lutuan.

Noong gabing iyon ay kami lang ang nagtayo ng mga tent at nag overnight. Karamihan kasi ay may mga pasok pa, hanggang sunday. Masarap talaga mag kamping lalo na kung kumpleto ang mga kagamitan. Sina pareng Tonio ay parang mga Boys Scout na laging handa. Parang buong bahay ay dala na nila. Meron silang dalang kalan at uling para sa mga ihawin. Bitbit din ni pare ang kanyang portable generator at spotlight.

Namili kami ng isda para sa pangsigang.  Bumili na rin kami ng Tilapia, marinated chicken at hotdog naman para sa aming iihawin.

 Kinabukasan ay nag almusal muna kami bago mag ligpit ng mga tent. Nakarga na namin lahat ng mga gamit sa aming sasakyan.  Tsaka kami nag swimming muna. Pagkaraan ng 30 minutes ay nagsiahon na rin kami nagpunta uli sa Corniche para magbanlaw.

Syempre hindi makukumpleto ang pagpunta ng mga bakasyonista dito sa Al Khobar  kung hindi dadaan sa Jollibee. Para kilatisin ang lasa at langhap sarap ng Jollibee. Bukod sa masarap na pagkain ng Chicken Joy at Jolli Hotdog ay meron paring mga bitbit na pampasalubong.