Sand Bites

Enjoy a little taste of my antics and shenanigans with these bite size portions of daily life.

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April 2017 – Educational days at the mosque.
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April 2017 – Hiking around Petra, emerging through a Bedouin tent to sit on a cliff edge and take in this breath taking view…just wow.
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April 2017 – Bedouin Barbie and Elsa dolls…only in the Middle East! Jordan to be exact.
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February 2017 – When your new bikinis arrive the same day as this from your mum! I guess the bikini body will have to wait.
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February 2017 – 36 weeks in KSA and I had the privilege of attending a cultural night hosted by a beautiful group of Saudi ladies. Thank you for making me part of your night.
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January 2017 – Bringing out all the YSL, Louboutin and French Connection for a little British Navy soiree.
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January 2017 – Back on the health kick with roasted sweet potato slices and harissa chicken. 
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December 2016 – A little present from me to me! Why not when you don’t have to pay the tax anymore!
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December 2016 – IT’S CHRISTMAS…lets the feast commence!
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December 2016 – Not Christmas just yet so another healthy dish it is! Beef keema with lime and coriander. 
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December – Cosy days out and hot chocolate with the family is a must when home for Christmas. 
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December 2016 – Fajita chicken with red and white quinoa, great post work out meal.
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November 2016 – Well done to the F1 Mercedes boys Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg on an awesome Race in Abu Dhabi
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November 2016 – Starting the day right
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October 2016 – Halloween Party time. Channeling my inner mortician Addams.
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October 2016 – 20 weeks in the KSA and I finally made it to the yacht club at Ras Tanura! et this gorgeous little guy and had an absolutely banging BBQ. Pure chill with a little late night swim.
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October 2016- 18 weeks in the KSA and today was a beach kind of day. Sun, sand BBQ and some awesome people.
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September 2016 – 16 weeks in the KSA and it was definitely time for a weekend in Dubai. I literally love this place! Such innovative art and design everywhere.
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September 2016 – 14 weeks in the KSA and I’m heading home with a suitcase only half full so that I can bring the rest of my life back with me! Living here as certainly been an adventure so far and I’m looking forward to it continuing.
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August 2016 – So many health benefits from this delishous white tea that I got from the Embillian tea plantation in Sri Lanka. #cholesterol #bloodpressure #healthybones
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August 2016 – You’ve got to love an infinity pool with views of the rock that it nearly killed you to climb.
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August 2016 – After 10 weeks in KSA I am now in the lush greenery of Sri Lanka. So far I have attended a holy festival, driven and nearly crashed a tuk tuk, played tug of war wih an elephant for my handbag and climbed this giant Buddha. Certianly feeling chipper
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August 2016 – That view! Earl’s Regency Hotel. Loving Sri Lanka so far.
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July 2016 – Just out for a leisurely 10km stroll around the golf course at sunset. Stunning, a real desert oasis.
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July 2016 – 8 weeks in KSA and after a hardcore gym session (in the ladies only gym of course) its time to relax in my standard shady spot by the pool. Currently 39 degrees with 42% humidity, sticky is certainly an understatement.
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July 2016 – Living on a compound may sound small but this place is HUGE. My new brum is perfect to get me from A to B. Car accessory shopping was interesting…female driver in Saudi, SHOCK, HORROR!!!
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July 2016 – Eid Mubarrak to all of my Muslim friends! Eid marks the end of Ramadan and here this is marked with a community celebration. I am loving these hand woven crafts at the Aramco festival! Possible alternative interior design ideas for the new apartment…
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July 2016 – 4 weeks now in KSA and life is pretty good. Today has been spent chilling by the pool followed by a picnic at the lagoon. I have met some amazing people and have some awesome plans for the rest of the year, definitely feeling content.
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June 2016 – 2 weeks now I have been in KSA, there have been ups and downs, smiles and frowns, laughter and tears but all in all I think I’m really going to like this place! Oh, and as you can see it’s surprisingly green here!
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June 2016 – Finally got the keys to my new Saudi home! Apartment is surprisingly bigger than I expected. The brown and orange 70s style furniture certainly leaves a lot to be desired though. A little outing to Ikea is definitely required. Stayed tuned for possible DIY disasters.

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