Posted in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Brilliance of the Seas, Dubai, Fujairah, Oman, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates on May 12th, 2012
Well, I’m home recovering from Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) this weekend. HFMD is a ‘toddler ailment’ that Libby and I managed to contract last weekend from Emerson. Libby bounced back by mid-week. And, though I’m now feeling fine, I look like something the villagers would throw stones at were I to venture out […]
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Posted in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Brilliance of the Seas, Dubai, Fujairah, Oman, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates on Mar 21st, 2012
I’m starting this post at 40,000 feet above Virginia, 14 hours into our 15 hour flight home. What’s left to be said? I can’t say this was our ‘best’ trip ever (that place is still held by the 3+ weeks we spent in Europe in 2008). I can’t say that it was the ‘most relaxing’ […]
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Today, we enjoyed a lazy day at sea, spending the better part of the day relaxing on our sumptuously oversized balcony. It would be a perfect, secluded oasis were it not for the chain-smoking Germans in the cabin next door. But, such is life. The sea day is a nice break, as we’ve been pretty […]
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Posted in Brilliance of the Seas, Oman on Mar 15th, 2012
Our morning began early with a tour departing from the ship at 8:15am. We drove from Mutrah to the newer areas of Muscat where we visited the Grand Mosque, a gift from Sultan Qaboos to his people to mark the 30th anniversary of his reign. While the exterior is imposing yet restrained; the interior (especially […]
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Posted in Brilliance of the Seas, Oman on Mar 14th, 2012
I’d like to introduce you to my new friend, Yusef. I suspect that based upon his dress you may make certain assumptions about him. He’s Omani, speaks fluent Arabic, and practices Islam as his religion. However, there are many things you might not guess. Yusef is also very fluent in English. He’s a martial artist […]
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