Sunday, April 11, 2010

Jeddah Umrah Flight

Life has been a bit unpredictable over the last few months. My company has taken the "New Markets" approach to finding work. Hence over the last month I have been to Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah.
Success comes in many shapes and sizes and this one came as a 750 meter long tunnel under the runway and taxiway at Jeddah Airport.
As the contract is still at an early stage I am traveling between Jeddah and Bahrain.
Today was my first Umrah Flight!
All the pilgrims on the flight dress in towels or sheets,only. In the words of Sir David Attenborough as he stood on a huge mound of bat droppings outside a South American cave "the smell is......... indescribable".

Upon arrival the Passport Control becomes a battle field! Its everyone for themselves - note this is not just applicable to the Muslim faith - did we not all see the fist fights in Bethlehem at Christmas!
Finally I get through and the friendly driver is waiting for me "Sir was a very long time" yes it was busy "not traveling business Sir" no down the back "Bloody Zoo Sir".
Onto the office which is just closing up - sorry Sir, no accommodation at the Sheraton, you are in the Bachelor Camp!

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