Sandstorms

For the past three days there have been sandstorms. This isn't beach sand--it's Saudi desert sand. Visibility was low and at times the sand blocked some of the sun--but it was still hot.
Our pool was so dirty looking because the pump couldn't keep up with all the sand. I cleaned the filter out three times just to try to keep the pool somewhat clean. That worked for a while.
Driving around in a sandstorm is an experience--or adventure. I would turn on my car lights so others could see me. At times the cars ahead of were "invisible"--like when it rains hard and you can't see too far ahead. But I still needed to wear my sunglasses because of the sun's rays--not a lot of sunshine but the rays still hurt my eyes. I wear sunglasses constantly over here--they're a must have item.
They gave the workers on the compound surgical masks to wear. Poor guys are out in this stuff all day--security and gardeners. I really do feel sorry for them. But they have a good attitude--and--inshallah--the storm will be over soon.
Well the storm is over. Today it's blue skies--full of sunshine--and hot. And the pool looks great. The water is nice a blue looking and looks inviting--so inviting that I swam today. In fact I was outside for almost two hours today--swimming, hosing down the back, and just laying out in the sun. Ahhh it felt great.