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Dubai on the Flai
... checking into our room, we decided to swim for a while. We were exhausted after flying through the night and thought a nap by the pool would be just the cure. We swam for a few hours, then headed up to our room to get ready for the Usher concert that night.
We had to pick up our tickets for the concert before 5:00, so we headed towards Media City where the concert venue is located. We took the Dubai Metro, to save cash, to the Internet ...
Dubai.., luxury and construction in the desert
... Dubai. Cat went on her way to Sri Lanka and Ronald to Nepal. I am sure you can imagine it was hard to let each other go, knowing that, for the third time this year, we were not going to be able be with each other for a while, a month this time. But.. we will meet again at the next stop in our trip around the world on 1 November, with many great stories and experiences to share.
We hope all our family and friends are doing well. Stay in touch!
Ronald & ...
Reflections on Dubai
... bling, so different from Egypt which has more heart and soul - Dubai only worships one god, the mighty lucre. It could be anywhere in the world with no differentiation in culture.
I am in a different internet cafe and this one is on a rickety old computer. It's getting too hot so I'm off to the pool - good place to get some washing dry ha ha.
Be ...
From Paykans to Urban Metros.
... Before long, we landed in Sharjah, a neighbouring city to Dubai. In the terminal, we saw the first hint of Western culture since we left: McDonalds. We both ate (and dare I say, enjoyed?) Big Macs before stepping outside.
What a change. Gone are the Paykans and Kia Prides. In the parking lot were brand new Toyotas, Mercedes, and BMWs. The air is a blazing 40+ degrees, and humidity is high. It's interesting how a one hour ...



