“This is our next one” Melissa announces excitedly. The ‘next one’ she refers to is our next ladies night outing, we are making a bit of a stretch for Soha and Sura’s birthdays.… Read the rest
A Bit Of A Stretch For Soha & Sura
Happy Holi
The Hindu festival of colors, Holi, is a spring harvest festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It can also symbolize love, forgiveness and new life.
Today we head to Holi at the Greens Community in Dubai. Although I know that officially Holi doesn’t kick off until the full moon (likely Wednesday of the coming week) the celebrations start early here today.… Read the rest
Al Mamzar Again
Here we are again at Al Mamzar, another triathlon, this will be his third here and fourth overall so far.
Jasper is excited. Not only has he been training hard but Grandad is also here to watch him this time.… Read the rest
Stairway To Heaven
I am completely out of my league here the Stairway To Heaven. I realise this much too late though and have no choice but to plough on. One foot in front of the other, one step at a time.… Read the rest
Red Bull Air Race
Another busy week gone. I breathe a sigh of relief as I shut down my lap top on Thursday night. I have been looking forward to this weekend for the past few weeks since we decided to spend the weekend in Abu Dhabi for the Red Bull Air Race.… Read the rest
Questacon
Questacon, Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre is a science and learning centre in Canberra. Located along Lake Burley Griffin between the National Library and the High Court, it’s for big and small kids alike and can easily amuse the little ones for a day’s outing.… Read the rest
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
The Tidbinbilla landscape is real bush. At the foot of the Brindabella mountain range on the outskirts of Canberra, the Nation’s Capital, this area is on the brink of the Australian highlands, leading to the snowy mountains.
Today, however, it is the hight of summer.… Read the rest
Love & Desire – Portraits and Romance
A rare mother and daughter’s day. I am meeting mum and Michelle here at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to see the Pre Raphaelites exhibition – Love & Desire. I arrive early though and before they arrive too, I park the car and wander through the sculpture garden.… Read the rest
Love & Desire – Faith
A rare mother and daughter’s day. I am meeting mum and Michelle here at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to discover Faith, part of the Love & Desire exhibition. I arrive early though and before they arrive too, I park the car and wander through the sculpture garden.… Read the rest
Love & Desire – Truth to Nature
A rare mother and daughter’s day. I am meeting mum and Michelle here at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA). I arrive early though and before they arrive too, I park the car and wander through the sculpture garden.… Read the rest