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Published: November 19th 2006
Then came the tube
This was soooo much fun! I haven't laughed like this in years!Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow!!!!! Yeah, I know I use that word a lot, but it's just how we are all feeling. We had an incredible day today!! (I woke up with a bit of a headache.........yes, I know.......it was from all the wine that was flowing last night! But weren't those pictures amazing?????? Wish you could have been with us!)
We had a city tour by bus today and my pictures will show you some of "old" Dubai and the billboard that depicts what Dubai will look like in the future with all the construction going on. I took pictures of some of the various types of housing, along the waterfront, our walk through the gold and spice markets (sooks, they are called), and other odds and types of pictures that I found interesting. We took a tour through the museum, and Ron, you would have really enjoyed that. It is extremely well done and so interesting!
After my tour bus dropped me at the Mall, and as I was waiting for Bonnie and Tom to arrive on their bus, I saw a fellow wearing a shirt with Saskatchewan on it. I asked him if that was the
At the snow park
Tom and I playing in the snow at the Emirates Mall Sask. of Canada. Sure enough! He's posted here with the military for 7 months; he lives in Cold Lake. We had a good long chat and I learned a lot about the military activities in Dubai. Didn't know they were here!
Once the bus tour was over, Bonnie, Tom and I headed to the Emirates Mall where the ski slopes are. Gary, the pictures you sent me before my trip were great, but it doesn't compare to actually being there! Bonnie opted to go shopping, while Tom and I decided to play in the snow! What a strange feeling to come in out of the Dubai heat of the day, don a snowsuit and boots and head for the hills. I have never tubed or done the luge before. I can't remember the last time I laughed (or screamed) so much! Tom and I had a blast! And take a look at the pictures of the Arabians playing in the snow too! What fun!
Then we wandered the mall. There was Starbuck's, MacDonalds, and many other familiar stores and lots of new ones too. It was fun to see. The mall is HUGE!!!!!! We only covered the first
On the beach
Great beach, warm water, beautiful day! floor (there are 4 levels) and we spent all afternoon there and early evening. You would need a week to do it justice. Does it compare to West Edmonton Mall.........well, as far as vision goes, Yes it does. Otherwise, no. This mall is new, huge, clean, visionary, fun, and has lots to offer. However, there is a new mall under construction that will be the largest mall in the world. This place is booming. 75% of all the building cranes in the world are here in Dubai right now!
So that was our day today. We had dinner at the mall and I had my favorite: salmon and vegetables and loved every taste of it!
Now it's time to pack the suitcase and be up and ready for our flight to Nairobi in the morning. Be still my beating heart. We're heading to our African Safari!!!!!! This is unreal........so many wonderful adventures!
Stay tuned! Don't know what the internet service will be like but, if I am able, you know that I'll be back!
In the meantime, I hope you've enjoyed our stay in Dubai!
My thought for the day: "Why not seize the pleasure
at once? How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!"
-- Jane Austen
There are lots of pictures in this blog. Be sure you get them all (you might need to click on "2" at the bottom of the page; not sure how it will show up for you.......but don't miss the Snow Park ones!)
Happy Pat!
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Doreen
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You really are doing it all!!!
Riding a camel, belly dancing, snow tubing ... and still time to update us on your blog ... you go girl!!!