Once I had recharged with some sleep, I felt much better. I had a coffee and half a chocolate chip muffin (which I asked them to warm in the microwave, solid 8/10), it was time to board our flight home. We walked to the gate which was on the opposite side of the airport and … Continue reading Thursday – 25/09/2025 | Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Saudi Arabia
Wednesday – 24/09/2025 | Makkah to Jeddah | Jeddah to Abu Dhabi
We made our way down to the Haram and it just felt so sad to do it for the last time this trip. We managed to get on the Mataaf easily and then I went to sit down and soak in as much of the haram as possible. Fajr athaan went, my sister came to … Continue reading Wednesday – 24/09/2025 | Makkah to Jeddah | Jeddah to Abu Dhabi
Tuesday – 23/09/2025 | Saudi National Day | Rain in Makkah
Throughout our trip, there was a build up to Saudi National Day. You could see the excitement for it in the hotels, the shops and the people. The Saudis are really proud of their culture and their Kingdom and they were waiting to celebrate it. Saudi National Day began with meeting some South Africans. My … Continue reading Tuesday – 23/09/2025 | Saudi National Day | Rain in Makkah
Friday – 19/09/2025 to Monday – 22/09/2025 | Makkah musings
My heart belongs to Makkah. The hustle and bustle. The busyness. The power of the reciters. The castle that leads to the Haram. The Ka’bah. Baitullah. Home. I know that Gate 79 is instagram’s favourite but nothing is better than the walk from Abraj Al Bait straight into King Abdul Aziz Gate. You get an … Continue reading Friday – 19/09/2025 to Monday – 22/09/2025 | Makkah musings
Thursday – 18/09/2025 | Madinah to Makkah | Umrah
There is nothing better than being able to walk with your sister in the streets of Madinah at 1am. My sister and I walked from our hotel to the Green Dome. This is the best place to just sit - you can read Qur’aan, salaat and salaam, listen to everyone around you and just marvel … Continue reading Thursday – 18/09/2025 | Madinah to Makkah | Umrah
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