SHALLIE'S BEACH DAY!

A friend and I took our four-legged buddies

to the beach today.

We walked to the far corner near some rocks

and set up camp so as not to 

disturb anyone!

It was Shallie's first time on the beach

and it didn't take her long to

discover she loved it!

 

She and her BFF (she has several), Marcell

shared many a secret

and many a snack

while enjoying their day in the sand!

It was yet another beautiful Dubai day.

The beach was darn near deserted and

 the water was cool.

The pups were very happy,

so my friend and I were very happy as well!

   

And then Shallie discovered a new past time --

digging in the sand!

She was so determined, I guessed she was 

digging to China, or at least to Iran,

as it is only 30 miles or so from our beach! 

I think we should have named her 

SANDY!

    

   

ONLY IN DUBAI!

We have a delivery, Ma'am/Sir!

WHAAAAT?  
A bright red spanking new car being delivered via helicopter?

Only in 

DUBAI!

DOWN ON "THE FARM" Al Barari!

Did you know that Dubai has a restaurant called....

Um, I guess it's kind of hard to read up there, but it is called

"THE FARM".

Al Barari launches 'The Farm', Unique Concept Restaurant

The luxury eco-conscious residential development, Al Barari, located in the royal enclave of Nad Al Sheba, announces the launch of its unique concept restaurant, 'The Farm'. Set in the heart of the 14.2 million square foot estate's naturally lush surrounds, The Farm champions fresh, locally sourced produce for its carefully considered menus and will establish itself as a hub for UAE residents to enjoy a variety of social and entertainment activities.The Farm's philosophy is 'to serve great quality, wholesome food the way nature intended, in a relaxed and tranquil setting'. This ethos clearly shows in every facet of the restaurant, depicting a measured balance of eco-consciousness, superior quality and the contemporary, and always with the customers' enjoyment in mind. Combined, these principles have helped to create one of the most unique culinary experiences in the Middle East.

We met some dear friends there for dinner one evening

and guess what the highlight was for me? 

No, not the food -- even though it was superb!

No, not the restaurant itself -- even though it was amazing!

Would you believe each of us had an

IPad

in front of us that served as the menu!  

   

I just couldn't help myself --

I LOVED looking through the IPad at all the food choices!

 

We sat outside which was fabulous,

but thank goodness for the heaters, cuz it was rather chilly!

Here's where we ate on the outside patio,

which was green (really green) and beautiful!

The inside was beautiful as well -- and a bit warmer!

"The Farm" has a small retail area for 

browsing (and for buying)!

If you live in Dubai or are visiting.....

go on down to "The Farm"!

You certainly will not be disappointed!

Our group only had one small complaint --

no alcohol is served.

And let me tell ya, some of those dynamic entres

just begged to be served with a 

glass of wine!!

Go on.....down to "The Farm" and give it a try!!!    

INSHALLAH!!

HELLOOOOO PEOPLE,

Inshallah here!

Today I am three months old!

I have lived in my new flat (with the rents) for one month; 

I LOVE to play golf (er rather, I love the pink golf ball);

I LOVE being in the arms of "the big guy";

 

I LOVE the funny pink monkey Murray & Jimmy got me;

 

 I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE bath time;

I LOVE counting all of my toys;

 

I LOVE resting in "the big guy's" comfy black leather chair;

 

I LOVE watching movies in "the big guy's" lap;

 

And I LOVE morning walks to Starbucks

and drinking out of the cool bowl that Mary gave me
while Mom drinks her coffee!

(Sigh, but I sure wish it was pink cuz I'm a pink kinda girl.) 

Yup, I LOVE

life at three months old!

But sometimes it just wears me out!

PEACE OUT PEOPLE!

Thanks for listening!

Love,

Shallie

GO AHEAD!

Go ahead!  Ask me!

"What did you have for lunch?"

Why, I had a Coke and a Camel Hump Burger!!!

HaHaHaHa!

I love the sound of that!

We met at a new restaurant that opened on 

the far side of the Marina! 

The burgers, we were told, were delightful!

 

 

We perused the menu and looked over our choices!

Then the waiter came out to take our orders.

He asked if we wanted a

SANAAM BURGER!

When we looked at him with questions in our eyes,

he replied,

"Oh, it is veery gourmet, a Sanaam Burger."

"It is a burger made from the hump of a camel!"

Are you kidding me?   

 

One ordered a "safe" beef burger and said that it was

delicious!

 

Several ordered a "camel" burger and said it couldn't

have been better!

 

And Yvonne and I ordered a "camel hump" burger......

and we loved it!  

It tasted like a very moist hamburger!!!

  

Look at what Yvonne wore to eat her first

"camel hump" burger.....

her camel pants, of course!

 

BBF with BFF's!!

 

Go ahead.....

Ask me again......

"What did you have for lunch?"

A Coke and a Camel Hump Burger!

Thanks for asking!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!  

TOMORROW! TOMORROW!!

What's the weather like in Dubai right now?

Let's just say it is

P.E.R.F.E.C.T.

And I mean, like really, really

P.E.R.F.E.C.T.   

The sky has been blue,

the temps in the low 80's, with a wonderful breeze blowing

most of the time.

The evenings have been cooler and we need 

a light jacket

or sweater to stay warm.

And then yesterday and today Shallie and I 

  woke up to this.......

And as we walked around the Marina

we felt like our

heads were in the clouds!

 

And we both are wondering,

at this very moment,

what TOMORROW, TOMORROW will bring!

THAILAND: HEADING HOME!

We were heading back home to Dubai.

We were picked up by the tractor pulling the trailer!

Our bags were loaded and so were we!

Off we trudged through the water

to our awaiting Long Boat!

   

And off we went taking in the 

sights and smells

of Krabi

for the very last time.

(Hopefully not the VERY last time....

we do plan on returning some day!) 

The sun was beginning to rise over the water.

 

Before we knew it, we were at the pier

and hopping off the boat

and spellbound by the amazing sunrise!

   

Then we hopped on the sidecart of a motorcycle

and were driven down the pier to our awaiting van!

  

Before long, we were at the airport

boarding our flight back to Bangkok and then

on to Dubai.

S'long Thailand!  

We enjoyed every second of our time with you!