Blogs from Middle East - page 918

Greetings all. Hope all is well since our last blog. We've been enjoying the sights of Istanbul. We been able to visit the Blue Mosque, The Topkapi Palace, St. Sofia's catherdal and the Grand Bazaar. This we did with our tour group on the last day. Since then we've been staying with Emma, a friend I used to work with. We've been delayed a little due to the damage down to Stephen's bag. They've agreed to pay us 100 Euro, and we've found somewhere here to mend the bag. We've seen a few more sights, but basically trying to get this backpack fixed. Another day we all spent a lovely afternoon in the park, where I learnt how to play backgammon from three players, let just say it was difficult enough then add three people "trying" ... read more

In exactly 48 hours I will be blasting off to Abu Dhabi! Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates and was also the largest of the former Trucial States. It is also the location where Garfield occasionally sends Nermal. The reason for this is because the city of Abu Dhabi, and the majority of UAE, has a large amount of stray cats. Garfield would often put the kitten Nermal in a box and ship him to Abu Dhabi. The phrase "Abu Dhabi is where all the cute kittens go" is sometimes used in the comic. Abu Dhabi, it's far away Abu Dhabi, that's where you'll stay Abu Dhabi, the place to be For any kitten who's annoying me, yeah! Abu Dhabi, it's off the track Abu Dhabi, now ... read more

there are 3 pages of photos so click next at the bottom of page to look " here's a newsflash: contrary to what the US state department may wish the world to think, syria is not populated by terrorists, zealots and other boogeyman. in fact, syrians are among the most friendly and hospitable people in the world, and most visitors to their country end up developing lifelong infatuation with its gentle charms" - guidebook as you can see from our photos, syria is amazing, seriously. from the second we got there, we couldnt stop taking photos, and commenting back and forth to eachother "look at that" "wow" "awesome". i know some of you out there think that it is unsafe, we are living proof that it was one of the most genuine and hospitable places we ... read more

Just a few more riding pics...... read more

I am traveling to Abu Dhabi for one month to work with one of my company's clients there, teaching doctors and nurses how to use our software. I am thrilled to have this opportunity and cannot wait to share stories and photos with you from my journey to the Middle East! I am certain that I will not leave there without a sunburn, too many souvenirs, fond memories, and a new perspective. Check this blog for updates and photos. Fun facts about Abu Dhabi: *There is a 9 hour time difference from Kansas City to the UAE. *The average temperature there in the summer months is 110 degrees...which means it sometimes gets hotter than that. Um...that's hot. *It is a Muslim society, but travelers are not required to wear traditional Middle Eastern dress. However, dressing conservatively ... read more