Today I arrived in Munich for a short business trip . We will hold two workshops to cover the time when every man and his dog is on holiday during Eid in Saudi. It's a nice and strange experience coming back from a different part of the world which only has a few things in common with the way we live. Last week I experienced a quite interesting and common wx phenomenon, When looking out of the window it appears to be foggy, it looks like there is a lot of moisture in the air. A closer look and the fact that we where in the middle of the desert made humidity a very unlikely explanation. It was sand or better fine dust which filled the air. You only realize it when blowing your nose. Strange feeling. Leaving Riyadh on Monday at 02:30 am is an experience you only need once. I am in for a treat and will have this distinct pleasure more often. NOTHING is organized. a gazillion people crowd in front of a security check point which is a contradiction in terms. Everything gets through there. Your luggage will be taken away by Pakistani boys in green overalls and you have to hurry to keep a visual on your belongings. They push their way trough the crowds using my luggage as a plow. Magically you end up in front of the Lufthansa counter and they demand at least 30 Rial for their service. You give them 20 , they complain and disappear. With a lot of patience you finally make it to your seat. Take off 2:30 am, a horrible time, this brings you back to Frankfurt at about 7 am.
Despite all this, I love it. It's fun, the job is exciting and challenging. Stay tuned.
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