A Note About the Author: Britney B.
Throughout my years in Aramco, as an office worker for a number of years and now as a “lady of leisure”, I have taken numerous classes. As a frustrated artist, having managed to obtain ‘O’ level art at 16, I have taken drawing, watercolor, silk painting and quilting classes, amongst others.
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Menorca’s Lithica
At Menorca’s Mahon airport at the end of last summer, my husband and I got talking to a gentleman who told us about a place in Menorca we had never heard of or seen mentioned in any guidebook, an ancient quarry where concerts are held in the summer.
Author: Britney B.
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Venice: Eid Trip to the Jewel of Italy
Over the centuries it has been an inspiration for musicians, writers and artists, and as one of the world’s most unique and appealing cities whatever time of year you choose to visit Venice it will hold you spellbound by its charms.
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Be My Valentine
It's that time of year again for secret, or not so secret, declarations of love delivered in the form of a Valentine card, flowers, jewelry, chocolates or other gifts.
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Another Narrative Poem: The Lady of Shalott
As I continue to hear how many of you enjoy the poetry articles, here’s another favorite of mine and some information about its famous author.
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After Dark (More Haunted Dhahran)
Now that the dark days of winter are upon us, what better time to catch up on feedback from one of my previous articles on a fairly scary subject.
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The Real Royals
Whatever your opinion on the recent conspiracy theories regarding the death of Princess Diana, it must be admitted that the British royal family do have a tough time being permanently in the public eye.
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Restaurant Review: China Garden Chinese Restaurant, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
As I love most things oriental, especially food, when I was invited to lunch with friends at the China Garden Restaurant a little while ago I accepted with pleasure.
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Review of the UK Touring Theatre Production at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
A group of friends and I enjoyed a very entertaining evening last Wednesday at the Gulf Hotel's latest dinner/theatre event.
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Restaurant Review: La Pergola Italian Restaurant, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
La Pergola has undergone an inspired facelift since I last ate there a while ago.
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Restaurant Review: Royal Thai Seafood Restaurant, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
Following the fashion for and popularity of Thai cuisine with a dash of South Pacific, the latest restaurant to open at Bahrain’s Gulf Hotel doesn’t disappoint.
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The Mysterious Flannan Isle
Since so many of you enjoyed the Daylight Robbery article and have expressed your love of the narrative poem, here’s another one from my school verse speaking choir days.
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The Café Najjar Special Ramadan Treat
This year during Ramadan things are a little different at the Dhahran Theater recreation area.
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Life’s Too Short To Appliqué…
…is what I thought as I found myself with some time on my hands and started sorting through my patterns and fabric stash.
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O’lay
An old friend of mine is a very cheeky chap with a great sense of humour and some of my favourite stories are of his experiences while he was in the British merchant navy in the 1960’s, assigned to the P & O liner “Oriana” as a stewed.
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Paella, the Spanish National Dish
When visiting our home in Menorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands, I always look forward to eating a good paella.
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Castle Hedingham (Home of the Real Shakespeare?)
What can be a more pleasant way to spend a day during this abnormally hot English summer than to walk along the country lanes to the next village and picnic in the beautiful grounds of a romantic castle.
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Daylight Robbery
If you believe the prices charged in local supermarkets are daylight robbery, then spare a thought for 18th century Englishmen and women who were likely to be subjected to the real thing every time they travelled by stagecoach or horse.
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A Visit to Thomas Gainsborough’s Birthplace
The ancient market town of Sudbury in Suffolk, England, set in the heart of the River Stour valley, is well known as the home of the artist Thomas Gainsborough.
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Britain’s Oldest Recorded Town
Located 54 miles east of London, Colchester in Essex is Britain's oldest recorded town.
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A Local Inn and its History
Essex has much to offer, from a wealth of history to beautiful landscapes. It is the county where Constable lived and painted his wonderful landscapes “The Haywain” and “The Lock at Dedham”.
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Discoveries in Menorca
Each time I go to Menorca I discover another interesting place to visit. In the north of the island is an area to the west of the pretty fishing village of Fornells called Cavalleria.
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Coffee Time
Some weeks ago I attended a very interesting Adult Education evening class in Dhahran on making traditional Arabic coffee.
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AramcoExPats.com Makes the Front Pages – Read All About It!
I’ve just returned from Menorca and was delighted to find that the Aramcoexpats web site was acknowledged on the front page of last week’s Arabian Sun.
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The Dhahran Women’s Exchange and a Quilting Mission
I’m by no means an expert at quilting. I’ve learnt the basics and attempted a few small projects, and like everyone else who gets the bug I’ve a stash of fabrics and scraps of leftovers.
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The Indian Silk Center in Dammam
Once or twice a year I make a trip to this very special shop, usually with a few friends by bus or taxi.
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Restaurant Review: Monsoon, Bahrain
Monsoon is a magnificent structure in red and gold in the center of Bahrain’s Adliya district, resembling an oriental temple or palace.
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“The Importance of Being Ernest” - A Real Morale Booster
Take yourself to the latest DTG production, being shown at the theater from the 19th through 22nd May, to see one of Oscar Wilde’s best known works.
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A Visit to the Ideal Home Expo in Dammam
Last week I joined a trip run by the Dhahran Women’s Group to the Ideal Home Expo at the Dhahran Exhibition Center in Dammam.
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Cinco de Mayo
This week one of my friends held a party to combine the celebration of his move to a new house and the Mexican fiesta of Cinco de Mayo.
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Restaurant Review: Golestan (Sheraton Hotel) Bahrain
If you want to treat yourself to something really special or fancy trying out a new venue for a particular occasion, why not head over to the Sheraton Hotel in Bahrain and visit their new Iranian restaurant on the ground floor.
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Spring (and Chocolate Egg) Time
It’s Spring and I’m happy to be spending a week’s holiday in England. The weather is glorious, blossom is on the trees, the daffodils and tulips are in full bloom, and lambs are gamboling in the fields.
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Croeso i Cymru (Welcome to Wales)
It costs £4.50 per car to cross the Severn Bridge into Wales from England.
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Menorca: The Alternative Balearic Island
Menorca is a lesser known Balearic Island for people who desire a beautiful location away from noise and disturbances.
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Haunted Dhahran
Did you know that certain parts of Dhahran are reputedly haunted?
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Dinner for Thirty-two: No Outside Catering, No Problem
A few weeks ago a good friend of mine was due to host dinner for her husband’s golfing buddies.
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Original Art
If you think you’ll never be able to afford a piece of original art to hang on your walls, then think again.
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A Day Out In Dhahran
Do you spend whole days in the house? Do you feel cabin fever taking hold? Then take a day trip out around Dhahran – you may be surprised at what you find.
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A Trip to the French and Italian Riviera (Discounted Luxury)
During the Eid holiday I spent a week at the Mediterranean resorts of San Remo and Monte Carlo.
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Restaurant Review: Krumz Bistro, Bahrain
Last week I was invited to a birthday celebration at one of my favorite restaurants in Bahrain, Krumz.
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Restaurant Review: Café Lilou, Bahrain
A few weeks ago, thirty-two Aramcons had the pleasure of attending a pre-opening lunch at a new eatery in Bahrain.
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Restaurant Reviews by Britney B. – VINS, Bahrain
Just before Christmas, two friends and I had lunch at the newly opened Vins restaurant in Bahrain.
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What To Do On A “Rainy Day" in Dhahran?
It doesn’t rain very much in Dhahran does it! However, as summer approaches some days are just too hot to go out and if you’re anything like me you really appreciate a day in the house, just as you do on a rainy day at home.