Dubai, from the sky!

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Hi everyone,

Well, it's Wednesday morning and we are in Prague. Arrived last night, after an adventure in Cairo. More on that later. I have a few blogs to do, today and tomorrow, and will get caught up since we have free time. Internet connection in Luxor was less than desirable if/when we even had it!

But first, I want to share with you a "special edition" blog. This is courtesy of Irene and Klaus Buechner. They took a helicopter tour of Dubai and graciously shared the pictures with me. In turn, we would like to share them with you. As I mentioned in an earlier blog on Dubai, it is a work in progress! 75% of the world's largest cranes are located in Dubai and construction is mind-boggling.

So sit back and enjoy this glorious aerial view. Thanks again, Irene and Klaus!

Happy Pat

(Good night, Mom. I love you and will see you soon!)

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Photos

Another view......
More floors being added.......apartments, offices, etc.

The Mall of the Emirates....
You can see the section where the Snow/Ski Park is located

And a last glance at our crew......
as we leave on Icelandic Air!

Comments

[Diann Vail]

Palm Islands
Hi pat - I just watched a documentary on how the Palm Islands were created. IT seems that money can buy almost everything - including land added to your country. Can't imagine feeling secure at all living there - what happens if ocean levels rise? Also - all I could think of is how difficult it would be to escape from there - when all the traffic must pass through a bottleneck. Even those round circles of private homes - they must all pass through the 'stem' of the design to get out. Hmmmm - I've studied far too much about women in these countries. It's all fascinating though - to see how a tiny country creates more space. Japan does the same thing, of course, but not to that extent. Maybe Japan is more vulnerable to tsunami's - and that is why they don't extend their land as much as they have in Dubai. Still enjoying your blogs..... still thinking about how to do this trip myself. Diann

[marg]

real estate comment
watched a program on dubai - the Islands they build in the sea all have water front views - raises the value of them - very inventive - what an amazing creation in the desert - cool

[Diane Zeppilli]

Love Prague
Hi Pat ; Your blogs are great; and those pictures of Dubai! wow iI can't wait for Prague, because, in my mind, I'm actually THERE. Maybe we will return to that lovely hotel facing 'the clock" and enjoy a delightful pastry with a hot chocolate. Of course, walking off the calories won't be diificult in such an interesting city. Regards to all. Diane and Remo

[Happy Pat]

Lovin' Prague!
Hi Diane, Just got back in from a day in and around Prague. Love it here! We did have a latte and pastry today, in the cafe facing the big clock. Thinking of you! Glad you're enjoying the blog.

[Lynn]

"The Blog"
Hi Pat: Back to Prague - good memories there and great food. It's too bad the trip is coming to an end as I have thoroughly enjoyed going along with you all over again. Great pictures of Dubai and Africa. Lynn

[pierre and louise]

We are with you Pat
Hi Pat - I am stocking all your photos and texts - and will share them with our family who are all coming home for Xmas - we should be 25 - want to join us? Thanks for sharing your magnificent experience and Love to you - PIERRE and LOUISE

[Happy Pat]

Pierre and Louise........and the Christmas invitation!
Bonjour Pierre et Louise! It is so nice to hear from you and I am glad that you are enjoying my travel adventures. I would love to join you and your family in France for Christmas, but for this year, I will be with my mother and then my brother's family. Thank you for thinking of me; perhaps another year??!!!! Much love, Pat

[Yan]

Out of this world!!!
Hi Pat, I can't believe what I see from your pictures! Is this place a place on earth? This is amazing, tremendous, fantastic view you got here! Thanks for sharing with all of us!!! HappYanski :-)

[Louann]

Dubai
Hi Pat: Unbelievable pix! Sean is talking about this tallest building at school right now (grade 3) and it was great to share with his class. He loves it! Thank you so much for this blog. Your work is incredible - we feel like we are there sharing it with you!