Monday, September 16, 2013

In Kharj, Saudi Arabia and starting to get acclimated.  Trip from the States to Riyadh was long but effortless with a whole bank of seats all for me.  Immigration took forever but that was only a problem because too many international arrivals had occurred at the same time.  Otherwise, easy but long.

Staff is fabulous.  We are a small group to start but full of energy. Young women students are enthusiastic to say the least.  They are excited to begin and more keep showing up each day to register.  I am doing some unpacking and walking to the grocery store tonight; this will be short but here are some pictures of the Institute.....just a few.  Many more coming.







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  1. Dr. SKiHSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Elated you've arrived safely! Really a beautiful campus. I share your excitement.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks....I am really happy to be here and immersed in the work to get ready. I am new to the world of blogging and attempting to provide some idea of what fun I am having visually as well as in prose. Hopefully that will come across as long as I continue to communicate.

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  2. NancySeptember 17, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Wow, it is beautiful Betsy! So glad you are there and settling in.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:44 PM

      The Institute itself is almost elegant. When I arrived I went straight there from the airport because I had heard an additional 100 young women showed up on the first day of registration. I was curious about they could see and feel which is so magnetic. I understood after driving up in front of it. The city has been waiting for a long time for this to be opened and used for the women.

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  3. SandraApril 15, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    These are GREAT photos Betsy. Now I know what Al Kharj looks like! Love those camels. Sandra Schwab

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