Barbara on the UAE/Oman border.
Barbara arrived in the UAE on the evening of 7th November. I picked her up from Dubai Airport & we drove down to my house in Abu Dhabi. I mention this fact because something quite remarkable happened! This is the sixth continent we have met on in just under a year!
The list is: South America; Antarctica; Europe; North America; Africa & Asia! Some kind of record?
She was only here for three days, so we had a lot to pack in! And we did!
Barbara, in her more normal habitat!
Rowing across a lake in Vermont!
The next day we visited the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. I must confess, even though I had passed the place many times, I had not ventured inside. I was surprisingly impressed. It really was beautiful.
Barbara, dressed appropriately for the visit!
Pretty impressive stuff!
The largest hand made oriental carpet in the world!
Wow!
Evening light.
Some nice dunes along this road.
Barbara wanted to see these!
Why Barbara? Why?
Sijya Fort.
Our venue for afternoon tea!
The Grand Mosque.
Barbara, dressed appropriately for the visit!
Pretty impressive stuff!
The largest hand made oriental carpet in the world!
Wow!
Evening light.
Barbara is really into architecture & so I think she enjoyed her afternoon visit immensely. But it was now time to meet up with friends for an evening at The Club.
The Gang, in the snug.
Photo courtesy of Barbara.
View from the top of the Folly.
Photograph courtesy of Barbara.
We arrived a little late, but had time to run up to the top of the Folly to see the view.
Barbara wanted to see these!
Why Barbara? Why?
Breakfast at the fodder fields.
The next morning we were up early & off driving down to the edge of the Empty Quarter. We drove through various types of desert scenery, before having breakfast at the Al Quaa fodder fields. It was nice & shaded here & a very pleasant stop.
We then drove north along the Omani border & stopped at Sijya Fort. We spent sometime here.
Looking into Oman.
We made a quick dash to the top of Jebel Hafeet, then it was time for the drive home & an evening meal with Clare & Ahmed.
Looking back at Abu Dhabi City.
Monday was Barbara's last day! We did a drive to Yas Island & then a little shopping in the city.
Looking from the Emirates Palace Hotel towards
the new buildings in the evening light.
Inside the Emirates Palace Hotel!Our venue for afternoon tea!
It must be something I said!
Then it was time for afternoon tea at the seven star Emirates Palace Hotel!
Looking from the marina.
Emirates Palace Hotel in the background.
Dusk settles over Abu Dhabi.
And then it was over! Barbara's lightening visit was at an end. She returned to a wintry Boston, thinking that maybe she had dream't the whole thing!
I thought it would be cool, if I asked Barbara to write her impressions of her visit to Abu Dhabi. This is what she wrote:
A magical trip to Abu Dhabi started with
a bold fuschia sunset over Iran & Iraq.
Met Steve in Dubai, then drove to AD to
his palatial home (by New England standards, anyway)! This is our 6th continent
together in just under one year!
Enjoyed a late evening snack by the pool,
then up late the next day to visit my goal: the Grand Mosque. What a treat it
was! Absolutely
incredible scale – partly gaudy and garrish in decoration, yet purely classic
in form. I could have spent even longer than 2 hours there.
Morning glories!
(What is their big
fascination with morning glories?)
Off to The Club to meet Steve's friends -
a great bunch, interesting discussions -, but first to the top of the Folly for
an evening view of AD. Loved the interplay of Islamic patterns on the modern
form.
On the outdoor balcony restaurant, Steve
surprised me with the most thoughtful gesture – a cake with inscription,
presented by the full contingent of waitstaff – seen here. In a rare moment, I
was speechless, and could only stammer my thanks.
Next day up early. We were going to the
desert! Along the truck route, then south into nothingness. Impressions: all
shades of desert: pebbly and white, red and more refined nearer the Omani
border; camels!!; water spigots for workers – in the middle of nowhere! (Here
accompanied by morning glories).
A peaceful hour spent at the fodder
fields of Al Qua'a; quiet, gentle breeze, birds chirping. Very relaxing,
induced dozing.
Arrived at the Omani border. I MUST go there soon! Pure natural environment: no power lines, fences, or development. Just red desert, dunes and sparse brush
Along Oman border to Siyat Fort, then a
quick jaunt up Jebel Hafeet for an expansive view looking south into Oman.
Home in a yellow hazy sunset, then off to
an Italian restaurant for a lovely dinner with Clare and Ahmed.
Monday, my final day on this whirlwind
trip, started with a perfectly-cooked soft-boiled egg by Steve.
Then off to town - Yas Island, Marina
Mall, the Abu Dhabi Sailing & Yacht Club (Steve knows me well!), and tea at
the Emirates Palace Hotel, topped off with an evening with the gang at The
Club.
A walk on the grounds of the hotel at
sunset was a highlight of the trip. The gentle breeze & temperature were
reminiscent of a summer evening in Marblehead, golden light bathed the new
glass towers framed by the trees of the garden and marina; in the other
direction, the administrative palace sillouetted against the setting sun. And
for a special treat - I walked on grass!
A wonderful, but short, trip to a region
and culture that was new to me, but that I hope to visit again! So many more
impressions to share!
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