Happy New Year Everyone, Well this is the first of my three 'overseas' trips in three weeks. I did drive across the King Fahd Causeway from Saudi Arabia which crosses the Persian Gulf so I am overseas. I left on the 30th and came to the Gulf Hotel again. Dinner this time was in the Chinese restaurant here with a very nice red. Served in a wine glass without ice and lemonade. I prefer it that way. I was actually shattered and had and early night. The effects of ...

Well after several abortive attempts I finally got to Bahrain, and it was worth it. What a fantastic country and so much more relaxed than Saudi. Bahrainis know how to be Muslim, friendly and enjoy life all at the same time. Ameer, the driver Trudy left a card for, picked me up and took me over the King Fahd Causeway. This is literally a 26 km long bridge over the Gulf with three hills to let the ships under. Well lit and 2 to 3 lanes in each direction. Half w...