With some tearful goodbyes (no thanks to mum) I made my way to Abu Dhabi. Having travelled before I felt quite comfortable but as this is my first trip on my own I felt pretty nervous. Barely seeing the inside of Abu Dhabi airport I wouldn't mind seeing more of the capital. The men I likened to stare bears, whether it was intentional or not. I don't know if it was a mating call or a warning off call but they enjoyed making a sound like 'ch' when females walked passed. No spitting just 'ch' repetitively. My brother might understand this. My flight from Abu Dhabi was practically empty yet somehow the row I was sitting in had every Australian going to Kenya on the flight which was great! I met a couple and their two
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