We had one day to spend in DC, so we made the most of it. After checking out the house and spending lunch separately with former/current colleagues (sorry – no photos!), we enjoyed some time on Capitol Hill before heading back to the “country”. We had a million places we could have gone (yes, all…
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Good Ol’ Country Cookout
Family and friends gathered for the cookout of the century in Williamsport. Something about green, wide open spaces felt normal, yet strange at the same time. We were extremely grateful for everyone that came out from near and far. Check out a few photo highlights below…we wish we got some of everyone…but you get the…
Hail to the Pork!
It was a 14.5 hour flight to NY, but we had one thing on our mind as a must-do: pork (well that and friends and family). Besides our loved ones, the only thing we can’t find in the UAE is American BBQ (they consider BBQ there just grilling – definitely NOT the same). So, first…
Homeward Bound
As Ozzy Osbourne has sung, “mama, mama, I’m coming home”. The time has come to return to the good ol’ US of A for a much-needed visit with much-missed friends and family. It’s an exciting time in American history with Obama’s announcement on Sunday, so it makes the return that much sweeter. We’ll do our…
Easter, Easter Everywhere!
As much as we were a bit suprised to see Christmas pop up around this Muslim country, the same infusion of Christian (or is it commercial?) culture around Easter has swept the stores, restaurants and hotels of the UAE. There are Easter brunches, special Easter getaway packages, little kid clothes adorned with bunnies…the works! Our…
Without An Address
The Emirates Post Office doesn’t offer direct home or office mail delivery; mail goes to PO Boxes. Because this system isn’t set up, there’s no desire to formalize actual addresses. Businesses, apartment buildings, government agencies etc. are near landmarks or cross streets; restaurants and bars in or near hotels. It seems we have gotten used…
Taking the Train to Dubai
Sorry for the delay in postings – it’s been busy, busy, busy! One of the more memorable moments from February came with a trip to Dubai for Jazzfest – which, oddly, didn’t have a ton of jazz acts as the three-day festival continued on. It was still a great time with our favorite live band…
Racing for a Dream
What happens when you head 30 minutes outside of Abu Dhabi for a 20-minute zip around a Formula One race track? Living a dream, of course. Mike was one of the most recent students from the Yas Marina Circuit Driving School, spending some quality time in a real F1 race car…
The Palace – No Comparisons
Abu Dhabi has two true landmarks – the Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace. With the week almost wrapped up, we still had to hit the Palace. It was just a short stay for dinner and drinks, but it was a pretty magical setting along the beach outside and surrounded by opulent decorations inside. The pictures…