Today was spent going from one end of Dubai to the other, in each place viewing different perspectives of the city. First stop was “the old town.” It isn’t old, it’s a replica. My favorite part was the painted camels that reminded me of the artist decorated cows that were on display in NYC many years ago. Next was “the … Read More

After disembarking from the ship, the next stop was a transfer to the hotel. It’s a lovely hotel and the room is enormous—a welcome change after the tiny cabin on the ship. I’d wanted to visit a local souk, not the insanely over-the-top malls that Dubai is famous for. Google directed me to the Khan Murjan Souk. When the taxi … Read More

Today was a very busy day, but this will be a short post. We disembark from the ship tomorrow morning. Between packing and saying goodbye to friends met on board, there hasn’t been much time to write. I spent this morning at the Dubai Miracle Garden. It is a miracle that this garden exists in the middle of the desert … Read More

My friend Sue and I boarded the ship for a seven day cruise around the Emirates. When we return from the cruise we will spend a couple of days in Dubai before heading to Oman. The ship is quite a shock after my last two cruises. It is VERY large–6,000+ passengers. Not my preferred way to travel, but I liked … Read More