I'm in Bahrain... AMA

[Sagespiration]

As the title suggests..

Looking for something to keep me busy during these scary times. Ask away!

U ok?

Are there sirens warning to take shelter? Have you ever had a drill?

What are you in Bahrain for? Do you live there? Is it for work?

@Mrspepperpotpot Yes there have been sirens on and off throughout the day as well as emergency alerts on our phones.

I work as a teacher, we have done a couple of drills.

Do you think this situation could get worse?

Is the media more anti Iran or anti US?

Is it true that the Ayatollah is dead?

@Mangomarg We didn't really take it too seriously when we heard the sirens. We thought Iran would hit the US base but more as a show of force than anything. But we've been hearing the missiles and the interceptions constantly and a residential area has been hit. It's awful.

@TheFilliesWillRiseAgain Bahrain always condems any violence from either side.

Completely irrelevant question to distract you?
Is the St Christopher School still going?

@Sagespiration i'm so sorry you are going through this. Stay strong and i hope it is resolved quickly 🙏

What’s the best thing about living in Bahrain? It’s not somewhere I know much about

This.

Do you have family/friends with you/nearby?

Sending a 🫂

What are Bahraini women's lives like? From the little I know, I understand they have more freedom compared to a lot of other ME countries?

Yes it is! It is regarded as one of the top school!

And irrelevant questions to distract you...

What's your favourite film?
And your favourite book?

Oh and what is your favourite thing about Bahrain? (In normal times)

Seen footage of the drone attacks on a residential tower block in Bahrain. Stay safe OP. Best wishes to everyone out there.

Staying on topic. How much does it pay to be a teacher out there?

I love the slower pace and the safety (usually) of Bahrain. People and friendly and everything here is so convenient!

Bahrain is probably the most "western" of the ME counties. The Bahraini women I work with live happy lives. They work, drive, socialise etc.

I went there as a child in the 80s. Lived in Bahrain for about 7 years as my dad worked there.

I remember Zallaq beach, the causeway to Saudi Arabia just opening, and eating "pofak" which is what we called Cheetos. Also my dad was very into archaeology, Geoffrey Bibby and Dilmun ( if you know what that is).

I hope you stay safe and well.

My daughter is there We worked there for years and when we retired she stayed on as she has a good job and standard of life. She has been phoning and sending videos all day.

Favourite movie: Crazy, Stupid, Love
Favourite book: I've fallen into the romantasy trap! Probably the ACORAT series atm!

Are things open as usual eg shops, restaurants?

Yes I have my husband and DC here with me! We have lots of friends nearby who are sheltering in place.

How are your DC finding it all?