This is the first time in many years that I have spent Christmas in temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius. Also, unlike Japan, where you can see at least some outward signs of Xmas, here in Saudi you see pretty much nothing. Tomorrow will be a regular workday, however, tomorrow night NIT is going to treat it's native staff to a meal at a Thai restaurant. I know it isn't a traditional Christmas fare of roast turkey and cranberry sauce, but I for one am not complaining!