On Saturday I had the pleasure of playing golf on the King of Bahrain's personal golf course. It is in the garden of one of his palaces and could only be described as beautiful. On one side of a large wall is a dry desert environment and when you go through the security gate you find what looks like an English country garden with a nine hole golf course. The only sand in sight is in the bunkers and I am happy to say I spent no time in there. I played OK considering it is the first time round the course. Apart from the palm trees and the sunshine you could have been anywhere. The fish in the ponds where huge gold fish or Koi Carp. Massive they were.
I didnt take any pictures because cameras are completely banned there. If you try to tyake out a camera you are "invited to leave" the premises. I don't think its an invitation you would feel able to refuse. there were "people" lurking all over the place. I never saw the King to thank him for his hospitality but if I ever bump into him I'll be sure to thank him. It was a charity event that takes place every year.
If your ball goes into any of the ponds you are absolutely forbidden to retrieve it even if you can see it lying there right at the edge. That's because in the past someone trying to get their ball fell in and damaged the pond lining which costs thousands of dinars to say nothing about all the water disappearing. Anyway i had a lovely time and hope to be invited again next time.
This weekend is the school's International Fair so we will be attending that to help raise some money.
We had three Chelsea Pensioners in school today with their red coats on. Good job they are not here in the height of summer.
Still managing to swim every morning despite the cold water. Let's hope it pays off when I stand on the Wii Fit machine.
Hoping this finds you all well. Not long until Santa comes. I hope your shopping is up to date!
David
I didnt take any pictures because cameras are completely banned there. If you try to tyake out a camera you are "invited to leave" the premises. I don't think its an invitation you would feel able to refuse. there were "people" lurking all over the place. I never saw the King to thank him for his hospitality but if I ever bump into him I'll be sure to thank him. It was a charity event that takes place every year.
If your ball goes into any of the ponds you are absolutely forbidden to retrieve it even if you can see it lying there right at the edge. That's because in the past someone trying to get their ball fell in and damaged the pond lining which costs thousands of dinars to say nothing about all the water disappearing. Anyway i had a lovely time and hope to be invited again next time.
This weekend is the school's International Fair so we will be attending that to help raise some money.
We had three Chelsea Pensioners in school today with their red coats on. Good job they are not here in the height of summer.
Still managing to swim every morning despite the cold water. Let's hope it pays off when I stand on the Wii Fit machine.
Hoping this finds you all well. Not long until Santa comes. I hope your shopping is up to date!
David
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