Day 9 - Beach Day Jan 20



Kelly SUP

Today was a beach day sponsored by KAUST WEP (Winter Enrichment Program). This is the same group that has sponsored all other activities including last night's concert, art programs, and classes (like Kyle's violin class last year).


Beach Camp

The beach was quite windy. So what do you do with a nice warm wind? Go sailing of course. Kyle headed out for some wind surfing but not until after he took Kelly out for a SUP (Stand Up Paddle-Board) lesson. They I joined them in a single kayak. Such fun!

SUP Lesson

Kyle Instruction

SUP professionals

Directions?

Race is on!

Success!

Kyle showed off his skills as a speedy wind surfer looking very fast.

Textbook Start

Looking good

Kyle fighting the wind

Babe on the dock

After our water sports we had a very unique bbq hamburger experience. The KAUST group did their very best at serving up chicken and beef burgers with a small salad, potato wedges and drinks. Quite a scene. Then we were back in the water trying to tackle the Iceberg and other blow up challenges:

Climbing the Iceberg

Jumping off the Iceberg

Riding the Bull

Falling off the Bull

After a fun day at the beach it was off to Friday church. We enjoyed a great service on campus in a room controlled by the museum (mentioned the other day) which emphasized Islam's role in science and technology. The church was attended by faculty, staff, and students including lots of kids. Very interesting people from all over world professing their faith in Jesus inside an Islamic facility. Great music and a great message about choosing a path.
Our last event for the day was dinner and the golf course. I had steak and lobster, while Kelly had spicy shrimp and Kyle enjoyed some Sri Lanka chicken, and Bridgette had a chicken sandwich. Great food for around $60 (including Saudi Champagne!).

Only one more day in paradise as the weekend ends here in Saudi Arabia, and Kyle and Bridgette return to work.