March 20th, 2008

Flying Home

We had such a great time in the UAE this time… probably even better than the first time we went… but it’s always good to come home.

Celeste looking at the window at the mountains of AlbuquerqueCeleste on the flight homeMe on the flight homeLooking at the window at the mountains of Albuquerque

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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 18th, 2008

Henry on the Porch

Henry loved being out on the porch with us.  Actually, he loved being out on the porch with himself too.  He would sing and talk and make faces and watch himself eat in the reflection of the doors.  Then he’d climb all over Celeste and haver her sing to him… again… all while stealing glimpses of himself in the reflection.  Ahhh… good times!

Henry singing to himself in the reflectionHenry talking to himself in the reflectionHenry catching his reflection as Celeste sings to himHenry listening as Celeste sings to him

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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 17th, 2008

We’ll Miss You UAE

There’s a lot we’ll miss about the UAE, but here’s one thing we’re going to miss a lot… big airbrushed images of Sheikh Zayed on people’s cars. I say that to be funny… but really, who can blame them for loving the guy so much?! He gave them homes, health care, and hope in a generation! That’s amazing!! If I were Emirate I would have a big poster of him on my car too!

Sheikh Zayed on the back of a car

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March 17th, 2008

Ryan Teaching at Al Ain University

I got to do something that only one other visitor has gotten to do with Ryan… go see him teach at the university. It was really great, the students were really very nice, and I got to speak to them a bit (a very little bit) before class and use some Arabic. It was interesting to be there and hear the things they have problems with in learning English. Knowing some Arabic now, and how the language works, those thing didn’t surprise me.

Al Ain University Men’s CampusAl Ain University Men’s CampusThe class at Al Ain UniversityThe class at Al Ain UniversityThe class at Al Ain UniversityThe class at Al Ain UniversityThe class at Al Ain UniversityThe class at Al Ain UniversityThe class at Al Ain University

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March 16th, 2008

Celeste and Molly’s Henna

Molly took Celeste out to get henna on her legs tonight.  It turned out so very cool!

Molly at the henna place. Never get “black henna” btw…Celeste getting henna on her feet.Celeste getting henna on her feet.Celeste getting henna on her feet.Celeste and Molly’s feet all done. Celeste (on the left) got an Arabic design, while Molly got an Indian design.Once you get home and the henna is dry you have to flake it off your skin.After flaking it off, the henna looks very light in color.Celeste’s henna designs. This is the next day when the henna has had time to darken. It will last around 3 to 4 weeks.

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March 16th, 2008

Eating at Salaama’s

When we met Salaama last week she invited us to come back and have lunch with her… so we did that today.  It was great!  It was a traditional rice and fish meal with an amazing salad!  Of course we did the dates, tea, coffee and perfumes again as well.  What a great experience!  Thanks Salaama!

Ole in the car on the way to Oman.Ole in Oman… what a great smile!Celeste taking the picture of Ole smiling.Me and Henry talking about something… probably dates…The rice & fish dish with salad. They like to mix their foods all together.

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