The advice last year from our female guide in Jordan is unless you are Margaret Thatcher or Condi Rice or at that level of governmental position, the veil (burka, abaya, whatever) is required for women.

I am on the fence about leaving the ship and wearing it. On the one hand, nothing ventured nothing gained and it is a rare opportunity to visit Saudi Arabia as a tourist. On the other hand, I hate to support those kinds of traditions that rub me as beyond wrong for a world coming to grips with the 21st century. It is perfectly true it is their country and their choice to make laws that suit their beliefs and laws. Not at all sure, though, I want to even tacitly support it.

Still thinking ....

Cheers, Anne