It's always interesting seeing things through the eyes of children. Before we moved, we of course talked quite a bit about Saudi and some of the things the kids could expect, what would be different, what would be the same, new rules, etc.
1. After watching a promotional video about Saudi that a friend lent us, Erik--with total sincerity--said "Mom, that is so cool that you get to dress like a Ninja!!"
As a quick side note, as a non-Muslim foreigner I don't actually have to cover my face or hair. So I don't 'get' to wear the whole 'Ninja' outfit. However, I do have to wear the black dress--called abaya--when I am out in public.
2. After Ben arrived in Saudi, he took pictures of what would soon be our new home so that the kids and I could see it. Elizabeth's comment? (Unfamiliar with what a beday is. . . ) "Mom, why are their sinks so short?"
Hello I was just wondering , do you have to wear the abaya inside your compound ?
ReplyDeleteNo, I do not have to wear my abaya inside the compound.
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