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The 'Wild Area' on Riyadh's DQ

There is what I call the “wild area” on the Diplomatic Quarter, out by a sewage treatment plant. I’ve never seen the plant, but the grounds are extensive, with lush vegetation, countless date palms, BBQ facilities and large ponds. We frequently take a drive out there on the weekends by since Sahraa enjoys it, as do we.
Different kind of palm grove
Different kind of palm grove
The old fishing and swimming hole
The old fishing and swimming hole
BBQ duplex
BBQ duplex
A real oasis in the desert
A real oasis in the desert
Sahraa learns to swim (1)
Sahraa learns to swim (1)
Sahraa learns to swim (2)
Sahraa learns to swim (2)
Taking in the pond
Taking in the pond
The fisherman
The fisherman
Lush
Lush
River-like
River-like
Reflecting palms
Reflecting palms
One more reflection...
One more reflection...
Palms and more palms
Palms and more palms
At odds
At odds
Rich harvest
Rich harvest
Can't keep her out
Can't keep her out
Palm heaven
Palm heaven
A veritable feast
A veritable feast
A bird!
A bird!
Lush
Lush
Water-loving palms
Water-loving palms
Palm shadows
Palm shadows