Things are getting back to normal here in Michigan, after a wonderful vacation in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. My sleep pattern is not that of an infant anymore-my days and nights are back on track. After staying in the tallest hotel in the world and visiting the top of the Burj Kalifa, I finally have my head out of the clouds. My coffee was delicious this morning; even though it did NOT have real gold in it as it does at the Royal Palace in Abu Dabi. The next time I fly, it'll be back to peanuts and being charged for my vino, instead of flowing booze and gourmet menus. I know the next voyage will be on a regular plane that will be sorely lacking showers and beds. That shizz is nuts! Good old Mickey is the main critter here, and he does not have a hump on his back. (There is a small worrisome lump on his neck however; but that's another vet appointment. It IS NOT A TOOMAH-spoken like a California governor!) I'm quite sure that when I go to the beach next month, there will not be two (yes, two) maids available in case I drop a napkin or need to refresh my SPF! I will soldier on alone! If Rocco gets me into speeding trouble, I can expect to see a regular old black and white pulling me over-not a Dubai copster in a Maserati or Bugatti. On my next trip to the mall I will not to expect to see a real live ski resort with penguins strolling about or a gigantic 2 story aquarium with total sea life swimming about. There probably will not be young arab men buying chunks of gold from a vending machine...That's okay-I hate malls anyways! Make no mistake-these experiences were totally cool and I would not trade the memories for anything. I loved my Dubai experience and all that I did and learned.
But...I will drink my wine freely and not pay 20.00 a glass for it! I will not cover my hair in church. I will show off my old lady biceps as well as my knees if I so choose, maybe while swearing like a sailor. I will not eat sitting on the floor with no silverware or napkins. (I was HONORED to do it as custom deemed though!) I will clean up my own messes and cook my own food. I will try to enjoy our weather and be thankful that it is not 110 degrees. The middle east is breathtaking and opulent, but as usual-there's no place like home! Thanks to Lisa and Steve for including me in this holiday. And for my Arab family: Eric, Honna, Sedra, Humaid, Mosa, and Theab..Thank you and you old Auntie loves you. xoxo
Glad you are back in the good ole United States but sounds like an amazing experience! Love ya!
ReplyDeletea once in a lifetime experience. Heck of a lot of fun but maybe you don't need to do it again. :)
ReplyDeleteSissy-Dubai was a trip of a lifetime. Tell you all about it when I see ya! xo
ReplyDeleteCharles-It most certainly was! I would visit my family often if it just wasn't so far! I loved the experience-a real eye opener and education! Hope you are feeling better, Charles.
Cool, Jodi ~ wowza ~ love it ~ !
ReplyDeleteHey Jodi, would love to hear about your trip, maybe you could write up something about it and put it on your blog.......in your spare time. 😉
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