All over Mekah

Check out the view from the top. This was taken from the second floor of Masjidil Haram. Can't hide the cranes from the back. All along that back road construction is going on full swing for new hotels.

Isn't it such a beautiful sight!

This is Nadiah and me taken after Maghrib prayers ...

Najihah and me ...

Ah this is a nice one. That's my sis in law and my friend Siti Zubaidah...

I like this one. Bob and me after Isyak. The mosque is really beautiful at night. All lit up, bet you can see it from space. See all the people ...its busy like this 24/7

The busy shops around Mekah. They sell all kinds of wares. However be wary when shopping because the retailers tend to be a bit pushy. For example, they will force you to take a size or colour they want to sell not what you want to buy. When you don't make the purchase they get upset!

But you can find almost everything ... sejadah, clothes, pots and pans, kettles ...

I take Ali with me during Maghrib until Isyak. Its air conditioned upstairs, more roomy and comfortable. Also many of the mothers bring their kids. He enjoyed playing with the other kids, especially the girls! He even stopped looking for his mama as he was so caught up with his new found admirers

Right infront of our hotel some pigeons and the kids were all excited about feeding them. But they are not as mild as the ones in Perth where they feed from your hand

We didn't take the kids whenever we did out Umrah but we did take them to do tawaf sunat. At least to give them some experience of what it feels like. Ali slept in his carrier after the 4th round!