So close but so far away

If you look carefully on the top of the bench is my mate on an i phone, face timing us from Sakaka in Saudi Arabia.
He's not happy as apparently the tea wasn't up to his standard and Sakaka doesn't have a training track where he can work on his running technique.

We on the other hand were enjoying the company of his beautiful wife and children and were sampling a lovely Shiraz I found at a bargain price from a inexperienced Superette owner.

I admire my mates perseverance in a dry country and look forward to the next gathering we have over a cold Pilsner not too far away in the future.

Not long now mate before your home for Christmas.