Hi everyone,
I created this blog to chronicle my trip to Saudi Arabia, to teach second grade at an elementary school which is part of a larger science and technology school. I'll be living close to the Red Sea with my best friend, Bowie. He's a very cool dog with two different colored eyes, a big heart, and an amazing appetite. He's my desert dog and from time to time, I'll try to get across how he's doing. It might not be too uplifting at first- he is after all, a snow dog who likes to hunt red squirrel. He'll have neither snow, nor squirrels in Saudi Arabia. He'll have me, lots of sand, some heat, some kids, and some adult companions to hang out with. He's originally from a hot and humid farm in TN, so he'll fare okay. Its my first time teaching overseas and I'm excited for the opportunity and for all I'll learn while abroad. My aim is to blog about what I encounter while living an hour and a half north of Jeddah, right next to Mecca, and thousands of miles away from any geography familiar to me. Jeddah is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Saudi Arabia, being the main trade port for all things coming and going from that region of the Middle East. As of July 28th, the abaya will become a staple in my wardrobe. Please check back to experience the shifting sands of Saudi Arabia with me and Bowie. ~Jeddah Jenn
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