The New Griswolds Next Adventure
After 4 years in Bahrain, we decided it was time to move on to greener pastures… or, at least, greener … Continue reading The New Griswolds Next Adventure
Category: Bahrain
File Under: Things Only Seen in Bahrain
Today was an interesting day in Bahrain. In addition to spending the day completely restructuring learning so we can be … Continue reading File Under: Things Only Seen in Bahrain
How it began here…
February 25, students and teachers left school as if it was any other day, because it was. Then, in the … Continue reading How it began here…
Parking, Bahraini-style
An interesting (and often dangerous) set of behaviors to learn in a foreign land is how to drive. Bahrain is … Continue reading Parking, Bahraini-style
A ‘Sine’ of Settlement
When we left our home and moved halfway across the globe, we expected to feel unsettled for a while. We knew … Continue reading A ‘Sine’ of Settlement
Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight… or through security at an airport… or into Bahrain!
I thought we were safe. We were at the airport, ready to head home from a short vacation in Oman … Continue reading Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight… or through security at an airport… or into Bahrain!
Sweet Home Al…Manama
Today is a milestone. I feel like we should hop on the latest baby picture trend and take a photo … Continue reading Sweet Home Al…Manama
Our neighborhood red light district
When we told our friends we were moving to Bahrain, many of them were concerned about our safety and well-being. … Continue reading Our neighborhood red light district
First week, by the numbers…
School started for students on Monday. Although I’d been in the school for two weeks prior for meetings and planning … Continue reading First week, by the numbers…
Just like home… but different
Well, it happened. We had our first meltdown. It was to be expected. I knew it would happen sooner or … Continue reading Just like home… but different
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