After a very hectic few weeks we have now landed in Dubai - not without a bit of drama to go with it.
I sold my car last week to someone who was recommended to us - he came and gave me a cheque and took it away. Yes you've guessed it - it was a bouncy cheque - despite many attempts at contacting him (everything was turned off or not obtainable) Dad's friend managed to contact him - the excuse the bank made a mistake and he would transfer it straight away - then another phone call from his bank (or so they said) the money was put in the system too late and would not be with me until Tuesday (so where does it go in the meantime - away for the bank holiday). Anyway, fingers crossed he is not a conman although the friend has known him for 30 years - if he is I won't be getting my cool car I want to drive in the dessert - I will be asking how much is that camel in the window? Do you think they let you drive camels down the motorway.
Anyway, we are here - yes it is very hot, yes there is lots of sand, yes we don't know quite what we are doing yet.
The kids seemed to enjoy our journey they loved the seats, tv and really loved having their pictures taken by the cabin crew - think Jonny makes a handsome pilot - think Rhea makes a pretty air stewardess (perhaps a bit too gobby though!!) I sat next to Jonny who took great delight in putting the barrier up between us think he only got up once on the whole flight - Jonny heaven, flying whilst lying down, watching a film and eating all at the same time.
We picked up the hire car from the airport today it makes a Sherman tank look modest. Anyway, I decided I would drive it straight away and not put off the 6 to 8 lane motorway. Well I managed didn't ram anything. Came back to the hotel via the supermarket to get some food the kids loved looking at all the new things and some of the old. Trying to buy local versions of things good so far - butter comes in huge packs in a neat little box.
Now you don't see this at Tesco's everyday back home
Its a fresh coconut complete with straw and all under a £1 not sure how you get the straw in (no ring pull you see) anyway once we know where A&E is we will attack it with something sharp - not going to risk it before we know where the hospital is.
Also got this at the supermarket a nice bottle of camel milk - of course Rhea has been brave enough to try it - I might try in my tea tomorrow that would be cool when we come back to the UK to say "I only take camel's milk in my tea."
Another thing I got in the supermarket today what more can I say than all biscuits should have this written on them - happiness is a good biscuit!!
