We've arrived safely after a long and tiring journey. The Etihad Airways flight was very comfortable, with an extensive entertainment system which was good when it worked! We had our own private tv screen in the back of the seat in front with a selection of games, movies and music to choose from! That being said, neith of us slept well for the 7 hour flight to Abu Dhabi nor the 6 hour flight to Bangkok. Dom felt ill...surprised? Abu Dhabi airport was small but pretty. The ceiling was dome shaped, like a mosque but with mosaic architecture. The heat was unbelieveable, 39 degrees at 7am! It felt like being in a sauna but with a steady stream of hairdyer hot air! Most men, who we assumed were locals, wore gown like garments that were entirely
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