A couple of pictures taken a few weeks ago on an OUP training course in Dammam, Saudi Arabia for Saudi school  supervisors.

There were  separate groups for men and women, in accordance with local ways. It was the first  time I have ever worked with a group containing no women (though there has been more than one occasion in the past when there were no men in an audience at a conference or seminar) and it was strange.

Actually, there was plenty that was strange for me, but that’s another story. Thanks to my colleagues Verri, Merinda, Roberta, Ashraf and Tariq for their company and support.

Verri and I got hooked on the delicious Egyptian dessert Um Ali while we were there. I’m going to try and make it  later this weekend.