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@AmericanFlatTrk @DAYTONA Short Track https://t.co/LsXBpSQnOb https://t.co/NXMDuxbBFx While the stewardess was making her routine announcements during boarding this flight, I heard three distinct “pings” in the background. |
Sort of like in “The Hunt for Red October” or the start of the song “Echoes” on the Pink Floyd album “Meddle”, if you know what I mean. |
Anyway Bikers at the connecting gate to Daytona Beach this afternoon because… that’s right. |
It’s Bike Week in Daytona. |
The population of Volusia County (in which Daytona Beach is located) doubles or more, for perspective. When the pilot yells “Contact!” out the cockpit window, you have to give the prop a very strong spin, but don’t get caught off-guard when it fires. |
Generally this only happens the first few times until you accumulate some mileage. Then some other newbie gets assigned the task. Flying from Bahrain to Daytona Beach, of course I’m wearing a polo shirt. |
And when I get off the plane in Amsterdam, of course I can see my breath on the jet bridge because it’s MINUS 1 Celsius. |
But I thought to pack a sweatshirt in my carry-on which has just averted hypothermia @joesaward For the record, I was flying in “freight”, literally looking up to those of you flying in Economy, Economy Plus, etc. |
That’s my story and I’m sticking with it. 4:00amCET at 38,000ft over the Aegean Sea |
Another traveler in the night |
Eventually it would descend, turn right, and pass beneath us https://t.co/Vn7J6CKLMn I take it you’ve been diving there When traveling internationally, you may have shopped for bargains & local goodies at Duty Free stores in airports. |
It’s no different at Bahrain International Airport. |
Well, except… |
I’m not exactly sure how I would fit it in my carry-on bag. https://t.co/9yJ4AwNeFD Found a quiet little side-room in the lounge at the Bahrain International Airport which I have mostly to myself tonight with piano music playing, Arabic coffee, dates, and out of this world roasted walnuts. |
Don’t tell anyone. https://t.co/6YrvJUa6NV Eye-catching luggage in the local artisan gallery inside the Bahrain International Airport. Probably easy to spot these coming down the luggage belt, but I’m not sure they’re really me… https://t.co/XQOUYjGNTX Not sure how I’d fell about this guy staring up at me from my dinne... |
Taking a trip on the King Fahd Causeway that connects Saudi Arabia on the Arabian Peninsula to the archipelago Kingdom of Bahrain. |
Sign at the border on the mid-way Middle Island in Arabic, Bahraini, Saudi, English https://t.co/hm1ywFvHHr Meanwhile, exploring the history & culture of Bahrain yesterday. Taking a trip on the King Fahd Causeway that connects mainland Saudi Arabia to the archipelago of Bahrain. This tower on Middle Island has a re... |
Unless you’re staying there already… To help repopulate the Earth after Armageddon Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history & culture today. The next stop is the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, one of the largest in the world. |
Reading the Qur’an inside the main room (pic taken by my guide with prior permission of the student) https://t.co/txts95QFxm Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history & culture today. The next stop is the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. |
The verses found throughout the Mosque are from the Qur’an https://t.co/wSgCoJUnSb Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history & culture today. The next stop is the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. The lamps are from Paris (and nowadays contain LED bulbs because the old ones were difficult to change); the chandelier in the center c... |
The rug is from Ireland. |
The previous one had come from Scotland, but was no longer possible to source there when a replacement was required. https://t.co/YDHbzxJkny Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history & culture today. The next stop is the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. The timing of the 5 daily prayers are determined by the sun, so change slight... |
Fiat 500 “Popemobile” used by Pope Francis on visit to the Kingdom in 2022. https://t.co/InZbwqZJHs Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history & culture this afternoon. |
Dragons were not a part of ancient Sumerian lore until “Gilgamesh” in much later Mesopotamian times. |
These seals predate that and likely came to Bahrain from China. https://t.co/RHNp4Z4KPj Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history/culture today. |
Bahrain was one of the 1st areas outside Mecca to convert to Islam. This is a copy of the letter (w his seal) that The Profit sent with an envoy to the ruler of Bahrain in 628A.D. |
Written Arabic at that time contained few dots https://t.co/BC2ECunlIf Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history/culture today. You still see these on homes today. “Wind towers” that draw the wind in & down to cool houses in the summer & warm them in winter. Floors in the open courtyards are not sand, rather tiny sh... |
Excavated ostrich eggshells from thousand of years ago. Game like ostriches, peacocks, and others roamed the area during pre-Islamic and even Hellenistic times (i.e.; Alexander the Great). https://t.co/RP6MqgnZS3 Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history & culture this afternoon. |
Ancient Sumerians transported their important deceased to be buried here. There are massive fields of burial mounds in the Kingdom. These are real; were archeologically excavated; and relocated to the Nat’l Museum https://t.co/xamJ3scKMe Meanwhile, exploring Bahrain history & culture this afternoon. |
The Bahrain National Museum in the kingdom’s capital, Manama, is a good place to start https://t.co/imBS8tmeOG Meanwhile last night on the grid at @BAH_Int_Circuit @fia @F1 https://t.co/chTn6d43Km Meanwhile last night on the grid at @BAH_Int_Circuit @fia @F1 https://t.co/WcqMM0tQeD Meanwhile last night on the grid at @... |
The Race Control Tower https://t.co/piggioTTZp Meanwhile today at @BAH_Int_Circuit @F1 https://t.co/hxhERmjkEP Meanwhile today at @BAH_Int_Circuit @F1 https://t.co/OCiPQ6FdzH The @fia president @Ben_Sulayem swings by for a discussion; he requests feedback from the group; and before he moves onto his next stop, we i... |
Of course Guenther Steiner pleaded with Anna Nordkvist and me to join him on Drive to Survive, but…well… you know… https://t.co/nKlktGVbNI Meanwhile today at @BAH_Int_Circuit @fia @F1 |
There are multiple racetracks that make of the facility here in Bahrain. |
These are the scoreboards for the drag strip, for example. |
The circuit has a relationship with @NHRA https://t.co/RZRFF8edTB Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
The @fia ASN in Bahrain is a very buttoned-up and well-organized federation. |
DYK the 1st-ever F1 event run in the Middle East was held in Bahrain way back in 2004? https://t.co/AjyfSKvUX8 Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit https://t.co/IAQ11BmOW5 Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
DYK the plural of “oasis” is “oases”? https://t.co/ZT074z7zg3 Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
A very popular spot in the F1 Paddock as the day goes on, but there is even a certain ice-cream-for-breakfast crowd, as well. The inside scoop is that mango is the favorite flavor, by far. Yes, they also have chocolate, pistachio, etc. https://t.co/kLlUXDFBnn Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
My chat with @ZBrownCEO this morning had to wait, and rightly so, for something far more important https://t.co/qMMLBnvadr Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit https://t.co/MeSHFIFJBC Meanwhile this morning, strolling thru the souq here in Bahrain https://t.co/CyNxTgar6b Traditional Bahraini breakfast this morning a... |
@fia https://t.co/dLME0He2zG Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Checking out the @fia hospitality early this morning before the masses arrived. |
By Qualifying tonight the place was packed and hoppin’ https://t.co/JFUxYirqfF Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Caroline showing off local artwork. Several of the ladies were adorned with henna today |
@fia https://t.co/JWwZJkVRn0 Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
@fia staff taking a group for a pit walk, but then forced to pose for a pic. |
Yet still smiling like the professionals they are… |
I finally stopped after taking 30 or 40 pics, and they thankfully got back to their business. https://t.co/W6dm1pYTyR Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Race Control https://t.co/7bV117Ma5G Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit https://t.co/VYaSa6JOHO Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Thomas was a well-respected, widely-loved, long-time F1 camera operator who passed in 2021 https://t.co/35Wyn6db7j Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
@KevinMagnussen undressing… https://t.co/rDiqMPH7Yq Other pics from today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Webber with the ear-pull… https://t.co/pftxYEJOac Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Enjoying tonight’s qualifying |
(L-R) @DanielCoenR ; Carmelo Sanz De Barros, FIA President of the Senate; Natalie Robyn, FIA CEO |
@fia https://t.co/nvXh8OdIad Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Guenther getting mic’d https://t.co/ykARgauLGv Meanwhile today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Sir Jackie Stewart https://t.co/6s0ehxB27e Meanwhile, today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
@fia World Motor Sport Council members (l-r) Wayne Christie (New Zealand); Anna Nordkvist (Sweden); Daniel Coen (Costa Rica); Fabiana Ecclestone (Brazil); and some guy photobombing https://t.co/U5cb3HTO9U Meanwhile, today at the @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
The epitome of “herding kittens” as @fia Comms honcho Luke Skipper takes @fia World Motor Sports Council members on a behind-the-scenes tour https://t.co/jLZ3ifx6o1 Meanwhile, today at the @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
@fia Formula 1 honcho & technical wizard Nikolas Tombazis (middle) & @fia Safety car driver Bernd Schneider (right) trying to teach me how to take a selfie https://t.co/EU7vL2QXqg Meanwhile, today at the @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit https://t.co/Jd0F8kJx5B Meanwhile, today at the @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Catching up with the circuit designers from Tilke Engineers & Architects (founder Hermann on the right; son in the middle) https://t.co/lbGlOT0DL9 Meanwhile, today at the @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
Catching up withTom Kristensen https://t.co/Qnup30RUMN Meanwhile, today at the @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit https://t.co/qugdqvqKSM Meanwhile, today at @F1 @BAH_Int_Circuit |
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