The author on the raised walkway overlooking the entrance to Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Park in Khobar. Public parks are designated family-only areas in Saudi Arabia, meaning no single men are allowed. Therefore it was technically illegal to enter the park and take this picture, although being as it was a Friday morning, I'd be most unlikely to encounter any Saudi families.

Yes, I am sweating, and squinting from the bright sun too.

Picture dated 25th May 2001