This cat was quite insistent on attention and made it difficult to move around as she pretty much attached herself to me. My husband pulled out the RX1 (which he was kindly carrying for me) and shot this at existing settings (which were a bit slow). The cat didn't like Sahraa, and vice versa, so she stayed in her courtyard home after we were finally allowed to leave. I'm wearing my very expensive (because of my strong prescription) polarized sunglasses, which we were told to bring to the KSA. I was appalled at the cost (especially when coupled with a new pair of regular glasses) but am very glad I bought them. It's literally blinding the moment you step outside here, and the times I haven't had my sunglasses with me, my eyes ached for hours afterwards.

I should add, since several people have asked: I'm not required to wear an abaya and headscarf in the Diplomatic Quarter, although some women do just to avoid the stares of the many foreign laborers and security people. Shorts would be frowned on, but I have seen women running in some very abbreviated outfits. I guess what one is comfortable with. Also, the DQ is not just for diplomats and embassies; many Saudis live here as well. They do, however, observe the strict dress code in place elsewhere.

Another picture of this friendly kitty: