As most of you know by now, I am living and teaching in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Things are much, much simpler here-- sometimes I forget that I am living in a foreign country! I have begun exploring the region, but in a very different manner from that of Baku, Azerbaijan.
Abu Dhabi is one of the 7 Emirates. It is the capital city, located about an hour and 15 minutes outside of Dubai (where the world's tallest building shines brightly in the desert sun). The city is quite small for a capital, but I am enjoying the quaintness of it.
Being located on the island of Abu Dhabi has been a welcomed change-- because the weather has been wonderful! The beaches are well-kept and the water is refreshing.
Abu Dhabi is centrally located in the UAE, and is a bright spot in an otherwise semi-finished world of construction in the desert.
More information about the United Arab Emirates.
Home to FERRARI WORLD and racing enthusiasts! There is a need for speed out here. I have even found myself speeding a lot more-- driving 140-160 KPM (kilometers per mile) is normal. 140 KMP is about 87 MPH-- and that is slow, yikes!
The Grand Mosque is really amazing. It has taken over 10 years to build/erect, and it is far from finished. There aren't quite enough words to describe the inside-- decorations and all.
Camels, camels, camels, everywhere!
Dragon-boat racing-- a very new experience for me-- is quite an energizing and difficult sport available to those wanting to spend ample amounts of time on the water. Like I said, Abu Dhabi is an island, so water sports and activities are a way of life (at least when the sun isn't its hottest or in the "cold" MONTH or so of winter).
There are many other places and sights that are interesting to learn about and explore-- hopefully I will be able to share more with you throughout my time here. Stay warm in North Platte!
Being located on the island of Abu Dhabi has been a welcomed change-- because the weather has been wonderful! The beaches are well-kept and the water is refreshing.
Abu Dhabi is centrally located in the UAE, and is a bright spot in an otherwise semi-finished world of construction in the desert.
More information about the United Arab Emirates.
The Grand Mosque is really amazing. It has taken over 10 years to build/erect, and it is far from finished. There aren't quite enough words to describe the inside-- decorations and all.
Camels, camels, camels, everywhere!
There are many other places and sights that are interesting to learn about and explore-- hopefully I will be able to share more with you throughout my time here. Stay warm in North Platte!
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