Pyramids and plans are on my mind and then that first taste. That first glimpse! That first glimpse. It’s never enough. It only serves to whet the appetite, as the saying goes. Likewise my first glimpses of Cairo.… Read the rest
Pyramids and Plans
Beautiful Places
I am blessed to have many Beautiful People in my life. Today, we’re celebrating the birthday of one of those beautiful people, Candida. Not only do we get to celebrate with her on her special day but we have been invited to do so in a particularly beautiful place.… Read the rest
Beautiful People
Sometimes in our lives we meet people who touch our hearts. Over time, these beautiful people become our friends, some of these friendships last and some don’t. But there is no denying that we connect better with some people than others.… Read the rest
Triathlon
I’m not sure how many adults would attempt a triathlon – even a mini one. Ask me to swim 200m, cycle 5km and then 1km back to back and I could probably do it. Probably. I’m not sure that I would be able to muster much enthusiasm for it though. … Read the rest
A Whirlwind Tour
A long anticipated visit has come to fruition resulting in a whirlwind tour. We had a wonderful time staying with Ricky & Clare in Buckinghamshire last year and it was the very next day after we left them that we heard they’d booked for a trip with a stopover to visit us in Dubai.… Read the rest
The Heart of Sharjah
Sharjah doesn’t have the mega malls of Dubai and can’t boast a mosque quite as grand as Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque but culturally and historically, it is every bit as good as a day spent around Bur Dubai (Dubai’s old town) or the Al Fahidi Historic District and in some respects, it is even better. … Read the rest
Global Village
Forget around the world in 80 days, you can now explore the world in an evening at Global Village. This is an ambitious journey though – Global Village is expansive – so like all good trips it might be best to take a moment to plan your itinerary, unless you’re happy to see where the world leads you…
It’s not my first time here, nor is it mum’s, but I have always had the boys in tow and tonight it’s just the two of us. … Read the rest
Bvlgari
Out on Lady Pinto, Candida has told us that we’re heading to Bvlgari Island, a new hotel & resort just off the coast at Jumeriah that only opened in December 2017.… Read the rest
Dubai Garden Glow
Some things are hard to describe and the experience of Dubai’s Garden Glow is one of them. Set in a corner of Zabeel Park (not to be confused with the rest of Zabeel Park on the other side of Sheikh Zayed Road), it promises an afternoon of fun and adventure for the whole family.… Read the rest
The New Louvre
The Abu Dhabi Louvre, the ‘new’ Louvre, has been on my list since before it opened in November 2017. Knowing it would be a day best enjoyed with another enthusiast I have delayed my visit more than once. … Read the rest