** I must start this week’s #FridayFotos Photo Essay with an apology. Ammon and his lovely girlfriend Sasha, arrived this week in Holland from Canada for a short four day visit on their way to Spain for three weeks. I’ve been distracted by kisses in the tulip fields, Unesco Sites, giant dams and quaint Dutch villages. Thus, I was late with posting this week!!!! Today’s photo essay is BAHRAIN, courtesy of Ammon. In 2007, when Mom, Bree and I had temporarily flown home to Canada from our grand backpacking adventure, Ammon continued onwards and explored the Middle East. I think I speak for all of us when I say I regret not being there with him. Bahrain is another one of those tiny, overlooked island countries, the smallest country in the Middle East, that I would love to visit if I’m ever in the neighbourhood! **

Manama is the largest city in Bahrain and also the capital.

The Lulu or Pearl Monument roundabout. It was distroyed in March 2011 by the government to chase away protesters.

Central Manama

Bahrain Financial Harbour Completed in 2009

World Trade Centrer under construction 50 floors that was completed in 2008

One of many harbours.

Central Manama

Prayer time in the Mosque

Beautiful sunsets can be found.

There is some green in the desert country.

Bab Al Bahrain is the old business centre in Manama

The Sail Monument is dedicated to one of Bahrain’s most important industries, pearl diving. The monument is of two huge dhow sails that look like two shells twisting around a pearl. It is especially beautiful at night when it is lit.

Shaikh Isa Causeway Causeway, connecting Muharraq Island to the mainland Bahrain Island.

Stay tuned for more #FridayFotos. Next week is BOTSWANA

View more photos of Bahrain here.

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Savannah Grace

PS ** Indicated countries I have not visited. Photos throughout this site are provided by one or more of my family members.