A typical city block, tan square buildings and apartments
A giant water fountain off of downtown Manama
Bahrain’s port is one of the busiest in the world
Some of the old boat makers are still operating
Bahrain is also home to the year's first Formula One race
A couple of homes on the edge of the city
A small Shia mosque in a sea of black flags
The Al-Fateh Grand Mosque is maintained by the Bahraini government and is open to both Suni and Shia. Built in 1987
You could walk for days and never go down the
same street twice
The skyline continues to grow
You could spend the day diving for pearls or dolphin watching
Most of the older wooden boats have been replaced by plastic and fiberglass
The Formula One racing facility in Manama
While a desert country, there are some very green parks
One of the streets of the night market
Shops selling everything from gold to carpets to clothing and brass lamps and tables