April 19th, 2008

Downtown Albuquerque with Jason

We took Jason to downtown Albuquerque today and walked around a bit. It was really fun as Celeste and I hadn’t been there to just walk around ourselves. We’d gone down there for business reasons, but walking up and down Central is quite different than parking at a government building to file paperwork.

One of the highlights was stopping in at the Gold Street Caffe. (yes, that’s how it’s spelled) We’re planning on going back there for breakfast on Tuesday morning before we drop him off at the airport.

After we went downtown we stopped off at Borders in Uptown Albuquerque. Celeste’s parents ended up coming by and hanging out a little as well. It was a great afternoon.






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April 2nd, 2008

Working at Flying Star

We love Flying Star restaurants here in Albuquerque. Today we went and worked a while from the one on Juan Tabo. It was so wonderful!



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March 19th, 2008

Our Last Trip to Dubai

We left Al Ain for the last time today (at least on this trip) and headed to Dubai to hang out at the Mall of the Emirates and then catch our flight home.  It was very sad to leave, but it was a great, great trip and we know we may be back one day.  Though going without Ryan, Colleen, Henry and Ole there wouldn’t be the same at all, and we’re thankful they’ll be “home” this summer too.

Celeste and Ole outside of Ryan and Colleen’s apartment in Al AinThe Burj Dubai. The tallest building in the world.The Ski Dubai hills from the outsideWe parked right under the hills for Ski DubaiGoing into the Mall of the EmiratesWalking around in the Mall of the EmiratesSki Dubai at the Mall of the EmiratesSki Dubai at the Mall of the EmiratesSki Dubai at the Mall of the EmiratesRyan and Henry at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the Mall of the EmiratesHenry looking down into Ski Dubai from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the Mall of the EmiratesHenry looking down into Ski Dubai from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the Mall of the EmiratesRyan, Henry and Colleen eating at the Mall of the EmiratesRyan and Henry at the Mall of the EmiratesCeleste eating at the Mall of the EmiratesMe eating at the Mall of the Emirates

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March 17th, 2008

One Last Coffee at Al Jimi

We went to Al Jimi mall again and had coffee at both Dunkin Donuts and the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. We will miss the malls for sure.

Henry playing with his cars at Dunkin DonutsRyan, Colleen and OleColleen at the Coffee Bean & Tea LeafMe reading at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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March 15th, 2008

Dunkin Donuts in the Al Ain Mall

No, I’m not posting continually about Dunkin Donuts just so they will continue to send us vouchers (great marketing though!)  We just happen to go there a lot because they have great coffee!

Here are a few pictures back in the Al Ain mall…

Walking to Dunkin Donuts.The Cinabon in Al Ain mall.Me about to order our coffees. Celeste wanted to take this just to get the ladies in the picture I think.Looking down on the Al Ain mall ice rink.Ryan laughing at the huge amount of backwash Henry just let go into his drink.Colleen, Ryan and Ole.

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March 14th, 2008

Ryan’s Rugby Game

We all got to go to see Ryan and his Rugby team play Saudi Arabi’s team today. They have a really, really nice Rugby clubhouse here in Al Ain now so a lot of the teams come here to play. After the game (which Ryan’s team won by a large amount) we headed to Al Jimi mall again for some lunch and… of course… coffee.

Ryan’s rugby team huddled together.Some of the Saudi Arabia rugby players in green.The heat of the game (and the day).Celeste in front of the new Al Ain rugby clubhouse and stadium… it was really nice!Molly, Colleen and Henry enjoy the game.Henry enjoying some water while watching the game.Molly holding a very sleepy Ole.Celeste (with Molly and Ole in the background)Henry loves his little brother!After the game at the Al Jimi mall.After the game at The Hut in Al Jimi mall.After the game at The Hut in Al Jimi mall.

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March 13th, 2008

Downtown Al Ain

We did something a little different today… instead of one of the malls for coffee we went back to downtown Al Ain and to The Mug Cafe. After that we walked around a bit, at at farooj (a great shawarma place) and watched some alley cats (the only kind of cat in the UAE) fight it out over territory. It was a great afternoon!

Ole and Celeste at The Mug Cafe.Ole showing his feet at The Mug CafeHenry hanging out at The Mug Cafe.Walking around downtown Al Ain.Celeste in downtown Al Ain.Back at The Mug Cafe with Ryan and Ole.Colleen (with Ryan, me and Celeste in reflection) at The Mug Cafe.A Kentucky Chicken sign, in Arabic.The farooj shawarma place. The cool thing is, the logo of the chicken actually says “il farooj” in Arabic!Ole, Ryan and Collen enjoying their Shawarma.One of the nicer alley cats. He actually won some food from us.A couple of not-so-nice alley cats. The black one was invading the orange one’s territory.

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March 12th, 2008

A Normal Day in the UAE

Here’s a pretty normal day for us.  First, sit around with Henry playing with stuff.  Then head to Al Jimi mall (today we took a cab) and have Dunkin Donuts coffee (mmm mmm good!)  Sit outside and wait on Ryan and Colleen.  Finally, head back inside to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for more coffee.  Of course we’re usually with Ryan and Colleen, or at least Colleen, all day… but that’s still pretty typical of a nice relaxing non-work day here.

Celeste got some clay for Henry… he LOVED it!Me and Henry playing with his clay.Me at our new favorite coffee place, Dunkin Donuts.Our new favorite coffee place, Dunkin Donuts.Celeste at our new favorite coffee place, Dunkin Donuts. Notice the family in the background (the real reason for this picture.)Our new favorite coffee place, Dunkin Donuts… in Arabic!Sitting out on the balcony of the Al Jimi mall.One of the towers of the Al Jimi mall.Celeste sitting out on the balcony of the Al Jimi mall.Me sitting out on the balcony of the Al Jimi mall.The fountain / roundabout at the Al Jimi mall.Relaxing at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Al Jimi.Ryan, Henry and Ole relaxing at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Al Jimi.Ole in the car on the way home from Al Jimi.

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