I don’t know how to talk to people. I mean, I can talk to people, it’s not that hard. It comes out all awkward and self-deprecating and I can see the look in their eyes that shows them drifting off… I probably talk about the dogs way too much, but I don’t talk to anyone… Continue reading “Woah, it’s getting hot in here, must be something in the atmosphere”
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Entertaining in Dubai
We had our first visitors in Dubai! (Ok, technically they were our second visitors, but we only saw Darren for an evening, so... he doesn't count.) Let's start again. We have had our first FAMILY visitors to Dubai! Mark's parents came over for 3 days (ish) whilst on their way to Australia. It was great… Continue reading Entertaining in Dubai
Arabian sand, a madness you can’t understand
My initial impressions of Dubai, I imagine, were much like everyone else's. I was under the impression was that it was for the rich, a 'Middle Eastern Vegas' for those wishing to live a lavish throw away lifestyle, and that it hadn't been in existence for all that long. And then I did some digging,… Continue reading Arabian sand, a madness you can’t understand