Our quest to visit 7 continents, 100 countries, and all 50 states…
Posted in Dubai on Jun 1st, 2018
We started the day by not starting the day until rather late (for us). This seemed reasonable since we didn’t go to bed until midnight (or later) and because we had a fairly light day planned: retail therapy at some of Dubai’s larges malls. Dubai has an interesting culture and history to be sure. But, […]
Today, we flew from Paris to Dubai on an Emirates A380 (undoubtedly my favorite airplane to date, having flown it three times): It’s like the Rolls-Royce of planes. And Emirates is no slouch of an airline either — everyone was impressed by the quality of their cabin, inflight entertainment, food/beverage offerings, and level of service. […]
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 […]
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’ […]
Posted in Ajman, Delta Airlines, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain on Mar 20th, 2012
Well, we’re sitting in the fairly unimpressive Air France lounge waiting to board our flight to Atlanta. We leave here at 10pm and land in the US at 6 am. 8 hours on the clock; 16 hours in the air. I suspect this will be a very long night. 😉 Our drive back from RAK […]