Sorry, I've been a bit slack writing the past month or so. A combination of things really. Firstly I've been busy at work and secondly I've not had much to say as I've settled into a routine of work, socialising, rest and recreation. I have also been slack with taking photos.
All that could change as I again try for my license next week, this time with all the right bits of paper. Thelma and Louise already have wheels. Rau's rented a car and drives like a local after only a day or so of being on the road. I can't wait to get a turn behind the wheel, could be dangerous with my lead foot.
This weekend I broke the routine and went to Dubai for a girls weekend to celebrate a birthday and someone leaving. Thursday night in Dubai rocks. There were quite a few of us and we descended on bars like a rent a crowd crowd, complete with feather boas. Yes, chickens died for our night out. I love to dance so spent the night on the dance floor. I also love cocktails, especially free ones.
We ended up at a bar called Double Decker and danced till the wee small hours, the lights came on too soon. The birthday girl had a great night, as did we all. On Friday we were a little subdued at breakfast, we had some laughs about the night then off out to do our own things. Sarah, Michelle and I went to the mall and wandered around, nothing like food court Chinese for a hang over.
We spent most of our time in the big bookshop, Kinokuniya. I've never seen such a selection of books in one place. I got trapped in the self help section, rows and rows, until I found some steps down to the fiction. I managed to escape the shop ages later with only a few books, surprisingly few. Think I might have been a little overwhelmed by the selection. Luckily my shopping companions are book lovers too.
Today Maryanne joined us and we laxed by the hotel pool, went to lunch at the Lime Tree and then headed home, music blasting. A quite different ANZAC day to last year. Although there were some celebrations in the UAE, it was much more subdued than in Qatar. The Lime Tree's a NZ cafe so we thought there might be something there. But no, just good food, coffee and NZ butter.
I feel like I've been away for a week, a good long break to recharge the batteries. Excellent company, lots of laughter, goss, relaxing and shopping. What more could a girl ask for.
The photos are from Dubai Mall, the giant water feature, layers of shops and the girls.
PS Happy birthday Tim, 30 tomorrow......... Wish I was there to celebrate with you.
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