It's pretty hard to distinguish between fact and fiction here in Bahrain. The local press has a somewhat biased view and tends to underplay everything that has taken place. Sky news on the other hand takes an opposite view and is trying to dramatise everything out of proportion. Its reporting of "Pearl Square" is just trying to bolster the situation. Pearl is a ROUNDABOUT nothing more. The protesters occupied a roundabout. It is definitely not a town square by any stretch of the imagination. You might as well call preston roundabout or stenton roundabout in Glenrothes the town square! Anyway I think last night was reasonably peaceable although there are reports that there will be trouble after Friday prayers today because it is the funerals of those who sadly died. There seems little doubt that the police were heavy handed in their approach. Sledge hammers and nuts come to mind. I was at the golf this morning as usual and saw nothing at all out of the ordinary. I shot a respectable 6 over par in windy conditions finishing with 4 over for the last three holes. It was going very well up to that point!
I returned to Budaiya where all is normal. We had lunch and then a relax on the roof in the strong sunshine. It really is bliss up there at this time except for the pesky flies. They seem to be around in big numbers due to the perfect temperature for them. Fortunately we cant sit out too long anyway so just when they are getting on your nerves too much its time to come in. We will watch the golf this afternoon and decide later whether to return to the golf course for tonights presentation of prizes. With the exception of driving through part of the village we actually live in we can get to the golf course without going through anywhere else so we might go down later. We got a few provisions in yesterday morning so we dont need to go out for some time if we dont want to.
The next few days probably are crucial as to whether this situation calms down or escalates. The police and army seem to be preventing any gathering of people. We see the helicopter patrolling overhead. At this moment we still feel no danger or concern and look forward to calmer times ahead when we can return to normal and enjoy the weather.
I am playing golf tomorrow again - in the seniors competition. Yes I know, I know, its over 50s so I qualify and I will play.
Cheers for now
David
I returned to Budaiya where all is normal. We had lunch and then a relax on the roof in the strong sunshine. It really is bliss up there at this time except for the pesky flies. They seem to be around in big numbers due to the perfect temperature for them. Fortunately we cant sit out too long anyway so just when they are getting on your nerves too much its time to come in. We will watch the golf this afternoon and decide later whether to return to the golf course for tonights presentation of prizes. With the exception of driving through part of the village we actually live in we can get to the golf course without going through anywhere else so we might go down later. We got a few provisions in yesterday morning so we dont need to go out for some time if we dont want to.
The next few days probably are crucial as to whether this situation calms down or escalates. The police and army seem to be preventing any gathering of people. We see the helicopter patrolling overhead. At this moment we still feel no danger or concern and look forward to calmer times ahead when we can return to normal and enjoy the weather.
I am playing golf tomorrow again - in the seniors competition. Yes I know, I know, its over 50s so I qualify and I will play.
Cheers for now
David
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