Snow!

I'll keep adding to the snow photos as the storm progresses. What a treat!

Over 1 foot now. Snow falling fast.

Definitely saw this one coming!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/business/global/15dubai.html?_r=1

Only a few days until we're headed home for the holidays.
Merry Christmas!!

My birthday cupcakes!

Nicole baked these awesome pumpkin spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, which we served at my birthday dinner.
They were awesome!
Good times.

Our Christmas tree

Since we won't be here for Christmas this year, we didn't really go all out or anything...but we still put up the tree and added a nice UAE touch to it. Check out the top.
Merry Christmas!!

Pinkberry!

Another store concept that I love--if I'd come up with the idea for Pinkberry frozen yogurt or Candylicious, I'd have my DREAM businesses!

Pinkberry just opened at the Mall of the Emirates. Frozen yogurt+ fresh fruit. AND it is totally delicious! Added bonus: super cute decor. I love!!

I am thankful for...(Thanksgiving in Dubai, 2009)

Goodbye, Dubai?

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/goodbye-dubai/

Happy Thanksgiving!

Year 4 in Dubai. Happy Thanksgiving to our family and friends around the world.
We're off to celebrate with some Dubai friends, here's our contribution to tonight's dinner:

The Skyline...and the Burj Dubai

It really is one BIG building.

Dubai Sound City

I'm impressed that bands that I actually like are starting to show up in Dubai. It's nothing short of a miracle, considering the fact that when we first moved here, the only concert was Cliff Richards. (!)

The second I found out about Dubai Sound City, I started trying to figure out how to get tickets--and within a few days, had a 3-day pass to see tons of awesome bands!

Unfortunately, a few big name acts didn't show so many people (myself included) were disappointed. I'm not sure what happened with all of them--one band for sure had visa problems, some bands had members who were "sick" (but apparently also having some tax problems/couldn't leave the country) and who knows what else. However, I did get to see a few amazing shows and I'm still glad I bought the 3 day pass. Notable acts: Human League (30 years on-they are still awesome!) & Alphabeat

Terri & I, Day 1
The Human League!

Some of you may remember...The Farm:

Alphabeat

Aswan, Egypt (September 2009, continued)

I never finished posting my Egypt pictures on the old blog. Here are the photos from in and around Aswan.

Lunch:
I tried to get Paul to order the "crammed pigeon" or "frid ducks", but he chose the Kentaki instead. HA!

A felucca ride on the Nile--it was amazing.
Our boat was a little dilapidated, but it worked just fine.






(above: the Bob "Marly" felucca & "Nubian Breath". Smells like...?)

Aswan at night:

My favorite Egyptian food-Koshary!

Our convoy, en route to Abu Simbel, which was AMAZING. And quite close to the Sudanese border!

Abu Simbel:





I've never seen one of these before... but I like it!