Touring the heart of Jeddah

After a day of learning about plant genomics and geography of the Red Sea, we toured Al-Balad in Jeddah. This place was described to be the heart of Jeddah, where everything started. There are renovations going on right now to fix some of the buildings. The building pictured above in the sea foam green color … Continue reading Touring the heart of Jeddah

Snorkeling in the Red Sea

I stepped off the bus in my abaya and walked along a walkway with sweat dripping down my back for a walk that did not even last 15 minutes. I went snorkeling for the first time in the Red Sea. It was a colorful and beautiful place that blew my mind. Within such a small … Continue reading Snorkeling in the Red Sea