Continues from Calm Moments at Farasan
Our first visit in Farasan was to the Al Rifa'ai House. This heritage house, built in the 14th century was made entirely in coral. Though, cannot be named a great attraction, the heritage house had a few attractions unique to it.
The entrance hall with the mud flooring was covered by walls adorned by carving. In the room resembling the reception area, the walls were downright covered with exquisite carvings. Coloured glasses were arranged in a row at the top of the ceilings. The top of the building was made with wood and beautified with natural colors. To our surprise, there were old photographs of some Duches and Duchesses around the room.
We couldn’t hang around the heritage house for a long time, since a person came and ushered us out. We were not supposed to enter the house without someone’s consultation. We were trespassers!
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| Al Rifa'ai Gate |
We came out and wandered around the house. All around the heritage house were ruined houses from the past. There were no reconstructions or renovations. The grand gate near the Al Rifa' ai displayed signs of abandonment. There was nothing more to hold our interest in the place.
We soon got into our cars and headed to the beach. On one side of the road; the sea singed in silver flames. We were desperate to reach the beach before the flames turn into golden colour.
Continues in A Walk into the Red Sea
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