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| Kempinski Hotel - entrance to Mall of the Emirates |
Landed safely in Dubai after 11 hour trip from Perth. Was a good trip. Managed to watch a few movies -
The Death of Stalin - the history teacher in me thought this might be good - total waste of space. Turned it off half way through
All about the money - really enjoyed this one. All about the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III
The Shape of Water - different, unusual, bit "as if..."
Had a nice little old lady sitting next to me who was really struggling with the technology. Gave her a bit of a hand, but she still kept pushing the wrong buttons.... aaah well...
Then I landed in Dubai. I must admit I had forgotten that travel can be a bit stressful. Just being in a different country with different languages and customs...
I'm staying over night so had to line up in customs queue. Took a while... Then I had arranged a lift to my hotel and just figuring out where to connect to the driver was a bit of a challenge...
But arrived at the hotel ok... here's a pic of my room. Very nice...
So I was starting to wilt.
Decided to just explore locally and I am right beside the Mall of the Emirates - a very big shopping center.
Had a coffee and a quick wander, but shops are shops are shops... Unlike some of my friends, I'm not really born to shop. :)
One thing i did notice though was "Ski Dubai" an indoor ski and snow attraction in the Mall of the Emirates.
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| Ski Dubai |
One thing I have checked already though is that my international afl website works... and it does!!!
I'll be able to watch either live or the replay of all the matches. Think the time difference might not allow for live viewing though.
The important things in life are in hand!
Hi Moira the URL was fine.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you have arrived safely and that you have a spacious comfy room.
I haven't seen The Shape of Water - story line didn't appeal!
I look fwd to the next blog episode. Anne xx
Hey Anne good to see you back on the blog.... you should write down some of your adventures too...
DeleteHi Moira glad you made the first part of your trip safe and sound. Sad to see that you turned down the opportunity to go for a ski - still there is always the chance of catching up in Scotland!!!
ReplyDeleteChris & Catherine saw the Shape of Water - don't think they were all that impressed either!
Hope your future connections go well.
Hope your next few days go just as smoothly
Bill & Paulineke
Good to be in touch Bill. Hoping I won't get the opportunity to sk in Scotland. Hoping the snow has all gone now.
DeleteHope you remembered to pack your Hawthorn scarf and cap just so you can replicate the atmosphere anywhere in the world!
ReplyDeleteNot hat and scarf but I did pack my hawk bed socks!! Welcome back Mars T 😀
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