We came by the thousands; we continue to come. From the 1930s until the middle 1980s, ARAMCO’s employment rolls climbed from a few hardy explorers to 77,000 people worldwide. The author was plucked from his sixth grade class to fly halfway around the world with his mother and sister. It was February 1949.
We follow Dad to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; the life of an eleven-year-old boy was changed forever. The adventures of a young expatriate begin here – discoveries, opportunities and friendships beyond his dreams await.
Growing up in a company town, a stone’s throw from the Persian Gulf. Our adventure continues; life in the Middle East in the 1950’s, the antics of a band of teenagers, and first trips out of the nest.
International school, college and beyond. Dad retires from ARAMCO; an unexpected return to the desert town I grew up in, this time with my own family.
Photography
In the works, photos from the archive of my father, Rolf C. Christophersen and other relevant images from friends and contacts.
Maps & Geography
Also in the works, regional maps.
