Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Grand Mosque

After my somewhat disappointing first taste of Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve, I decide to revisit with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque firmly in my sights.  I drive in Dubai, but it has taken me a long time to get used to it and I can’t say that I’m entirely comfortable with it. … Read the rest

Jumeriah Mosque

I finally made it to Jumeriah Mosque today.  It’s been on my list since I got here!  To be honest, the main reason I haven’t been is that the traffic still intimidates me and while I’m comfortable driving from one place to another when I know where I’m going and know where I can park, the thought of driving to new places is not a comfortable one. … Read the rest

Chania

Venetian Harbor, Chania

We’re in Crete!  We have brought the boys with us to Chania for the day and I have, as usual, a full itinerary to get through.  It’s perhaps a little ambitious but, with a promise of ice cream a the end, let’s see how we go.… Read the rest