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BBC - Travel Interview with Lindsey Galloway - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 14/06/2021
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Lindsey Galloway from BBC - Travel emailed me and asked if I would be willing to do an interview about what it is like living in Jeddah. She had read … Continue Reading →

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“Quilting Bees”First Ever Public Quilt Exhibition in Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 09/05/2022
  • 2 Comments

All the “Quilting Bees” of Jeddah were very excited to be holding our first ever public Quilt Exhibition in Jeddah. A few of the ladies volunteered to set up the premises at the … Continue Reading →

Durrat Al-ARous

Dodging the Dolphins of Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 13/06/2021
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Bander from Nomad Arabia Tours asked if we would like to go on private Diving tour with Blue Reef Divers from Durrat Al-Arous.  I said “I would love to but I … Continue Reading →

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Stick and Bits Fibre Art Quilting Course - Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 07/06/2021
  • 2 Comments

Chris from our compound is experienced at creating “Art Quilts“. What are Art Quilts? I hear you ask. Many people think they are blocks of material that are joined together … Continue Reading →

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Coffee Morning in the “Club House” - Adieu

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 07/06/2021
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It was our last Coffee Morning  in the “Club House” with 10 of the women that are leaving the compound.  A cake was made for them which said “Adieu” - … Continue Reading →

Dutch Coronation ‘Orange Ball” in Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 07/06/2021
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We recently went to the “Orange Ball” in celebration of the coronation of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander of Orange. It was held in the evening on one of the Expat Compounds. … Continue Reading →

“Quilting Bee’s of Jeddah” Farewell Meeting for Audrey

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 26/05/2021
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It was Audrey’s last Quilting Bees meeting today. She goes back to her home country after living here in the Middle East for more than 25 years. Initially she was … Continue Reading →

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Silk Painting Techniques 3 Day Workshop in Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 14/05/2022
  • 11 Comments

Wow what a workshop this was. We learnt so much! Day 1 On the first day we did a Silk sample of 9 different  techniques. We were shown how to … Continue Reading →

Russ Aromi restaurant

Fine Dining at its Very Best in Jeddah Saudi Arabia

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 11/05/2022
  • 15 Comments

Russell and I went out to dinner for his 60th birthday to celebrate in style. We arrived at a very early 8.30pm at the Hilton Hotel Jeddah. This is a … Continue Reading →

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Silk Painting Class in Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 07/05/2022
  • 1 Comment

Had a fantastic morning yesterday. I met some lovely ladies while doing an introduction class to Silk painting.  It was awesome. The instructor Q  is a wonderful lady who is … Continue Reading →

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