Al Jahili Fort

Al Jahili Fort

After a day by the pool at the Mercure Jebal Hafeet followed by a not-so-successful trip to the Al Ain Zoo last night, I am keen to get out this morning and do some proper exploring.

Enjoying breakfast

First stop is breakfast and the pancakes are a hit, but shortly after that we are on our way to the top of Jebal Hafeet for some excellent views across Al Ain and more desert views over the border to Oman and into the empty quarter.… Read the rest

Happy Holi

Jasper

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

And So This Is Christmas…

And So This Is Christmas…

Another year over….almost. After all, we still have Christmas to celebrate. Given the alarming start (Harley gave us quite a scare just after our arrival), we can only hope it gets better from now on. And so it is Christmas…

Michelle, John & Kit Arrive

Bouncing around

We start a fresh on December 20 with Michelle, John & Kit arriving.… Read the rest

A Homecoming To Remember

Are we really going on that tiny plane mum?

It has been two years since we have been home. Turns out this one is a homecoming to remember. We are all excited about the return to Australia and although I have loved visiting Hong Kong on the way (and wishing we could have stayed a bit longer), I feel an overwhelming surge of sentimentality as we touch down in Sydney after an(other) overnight flight.… Read the rest