Running list of surprises

1. Saudi Arabian air: no images of women in in-flight magazines and women blurred out below the shoulders in all movies, regardless of dress
2. McDonald's: separate ordering lines (and of course dining areas) for men and families
3. Mini-skirts and other less-than-conservative clothing sold and on display in malls
4. Traditional red/white houndstooth-patterned men's scarves all imported from the United Kingdom.
5. Women's restrooms are difficult (if at all possible) to locate in most buildings.
6. Headscarves = very challenging to keep in place.
7. Polygamy is legal; marriages are nearly all arranged.
8. Abayas do not have pockets --> major garment enhancement opportunity