Getting Along

Getting Along

jpcwetzel

Just checking in with you all. Some Saudi Arabian notes from the past couple weeks:

  • Every task (getting permits/ID’s/licenses) can be an exhausting experience. It takes 3-4 trips to a place to get what you need.
  • Everything on compound is open 7-4, which conveniently happen to be my work hours. So that’s fun to try and work with.
  • Sometimes if I get out of work early to get something done before 4, the employee at the place I’m trying to get work done often had also taken an early leave of work.
  • Living by a military air base with seriously low flying jets at all times of the day and night can also be…fun.
  • Driving in the towns and highways is quite dangerous. A security official told me today that to drive by the laws is unwise. You must drive crazy to be safe, he said. Now there’s advice for you.
  • I’ve found the best way to describe the heat: you know when you get in your car on a super hot day and you immediately roll down your windows to let the hot air out? With the heat here, it’s actually better to get in your car, keep the windows up, and just wait for the A/C to kick on, because the inside of a steaming car is actually better than the heat outside.

In other news, I’ve done some furniture shopping:

Also some car shopping:

So the car’s my way of dealing with the settling in frustrations. Actually was an incredibly good deal and I got it for almost half the cost of my Mazda in the States. Saudi Arabia is a great place to buy cars and gas!

That’s all for now. Thanks for hearing me vent.

Cheers,

Peter

15 thoughts on “Getting Along”

  • These posts are so great to read, Pedro! Gage and I are floored by the car. Unreal. Also your place looks very homey! Missing you back here,but so nice to hear that things are coming together. Keep the pics and stories coming!

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    • Yeah, sorry this post sounded a bit on the negative side. Just sharing some frustrations that have been felt recently. There are plenty of positive moments as well, believe me! 🙂 Great to see you’re reading!

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  • Hi Peter,
    Glad you are settling in. The classroom looks really nice. And, I can’t believe the car. Excited to follow your blog and hear more about your experiences. Enjoy!

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    • Thanks Laura! It’s great to hear from you and see that you’re following. It may not be super exciting, but the blog will also prove to be a great way to keep in touch with everyone- as we’re clearly proving here! Hope the summer is finishing up well for your family and everyone is getting back to school and work safely!

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      • Took me a bit to find the blog. Had to ask your sister Laura (who conveniently is in KUMC webmail address book).
        Glad you were able to get away. Bahrain looks beautiful! I can’t believe you ran in 104 degree heat. Stay healthy!
        laura

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      • Thanks, Laura, glad you got a hold of the site. Great to hear from you! I am doing much more swimming these days to counter the heat and avoid running too much. Good to be back in the pool more! 🙂

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  • that car is ridonkulous! Keepin it classy though, I like it. Seems like you’re settling in okay. I’m getting excited for apple picking season here, but am sad you won’t be here to go with! Can’t wait to see what adventures await you. ~Rachel

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    • Thanks Ariella (and James.) I’ll send you an individual photo of my current and improved cereal collection. For now just know it includes some CTC and Reese’s Puffs.

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  • I really enjoyed the post! I’m glad you’re sticking with Mazzi’s despite selling your old one. How much is a custom plate? WETZGO

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