Book: Roads of Arabia
I got something delivered to my door recently, I decided to share my initial experience with the world
It came in a big box
The box contained a book
The book was huge
It was also inviting, with smiles from the beginning
With very nice pictures
Camel Caravans that crossed the land hundreds of years ago
And ancient cities that are no longer inhabited
And cities (Mecca/Makkah) that are more inhabited now then any other time in history
And more nice and rare pictures, those that show recent and ancient history
Jewels
This looks a lot like Versace 
And this is proof that a Kim Kardashian body was the thing way back in the day
Many old blog posts in ancient languages
And history lessons, that is where the origin of the word Arab comes from
I will learn a lot from this book
The desert, in the right weather, is a very pleasant experience… though I prefer the sea
Did I say the book was huge? I’ll say it again for emphasis
And it did come from the Louvre.
CNN made a report on the exhibit, I saw it at susristube and because it was fitting this post, I also added it here, it is almost like walking in the exhibition it self.
A few weeks ago I wrote about the Saudi Arabian exhibit at the Louvre in France, and I mentioned the book that was only available at the Louver’s book shop. My friend Saudiaspire said he would get me one, lo and behold… here it is, and it is a gem. Thank you very much my dear and kind friend, I just hope I can one day give you a gift as precious as this.
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Jul 30, 2010 @ 20:36:45
Glad you’ve enjoyed it as much as I did my dear.
It was sent to both of us compliment of HM’s mission in Paris, France.
I thank them on behalf of us for the book and above all, for the hard work they had to endure to bring Prince Sultan Bin Salman’s dream to reality.
Thank you my dear for a post well done
Jul 31, 2010 @ 14:57:31
Thank you again my dear friend
Jul 30, 2010 @ 22:09:27
Excellent post! and yes officially jealous! You must share your learning in posts!
SaudiAspire–please check your Facebook messages or email me at chezchiara2 AT yahoo DOT com. No worries, just a question, not a book order, although… LOL
Jul 31, 2010 @ 14:58:20
Thanks Chiara
Jul 30, 2010 @ 22:22:34
How nice! I enjoyed the pictures and captions especially the one about blog posts in ancient languages. Love your humor!
And, yes, I’d like some blog posts about interesting tidbits you learn from the book too!
Jul 31, 2010 @ 14:58:53
Thanks Susanne
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