A short stint in Saudi (and QR Doha Stopover)

[Major]

Did you notice any relaxation of alcohol restrictions anywhere ?

 

[SydneySwan]

I guess he thought I was a pilgrim ...

Well you are in a way. I remember being told by an Orthodox priest in Israel many years ago that all visitors are pilgrims whether they are Orthodox or not.

 

[Pushka]

Well you are in a way. I remember being told by an Orthodox priest in Israel many years ago that all visitors are pilgrims whether they are Orthodox or not.

I dare say that instas and influencers might change his mind now.

One thing that struck me in your photos and when we were in Oman in particular was the extreme cleanliness of the floors everywhere. Is that the case here as the marble looks sparkling despite the foot traffic.

 

[RooFlyer]

Did you notice any relaxation of alcohol restrictions anywhere ?

No, I doubt that will ever come for just general travel. I think the most that might be expected is alcohol served in foreigners only (expensive) resorts.