hey guys,
we're here in Dubai, after spending a few days in Bangkok and an evening layover in Mumbai. Bangkok was great. We spent one day shopping, and the next morning drove around to see temples (I will post photos when I am on a better computer). It was fun to be back on familiar ground, checking out some old sights and some new ones.
The trip in Mumbai was interesting. It's such a culture shock to be in India, even when you think you have prepared yourself (I am sure it's not like this everywhere). The second you get off the plane you're being shoved around - Jason got squished in the bus by people shoving their way out. We got a taxi who must have stopped at least 6 times along the 2 km trip to the hotel to ask random people how to get to our hotel. We were able to see Mumbai during the day...the trip to the airport was pretty chaotic, with people driving all over the place, others living in shacks...it's quite the sight. The security at the airport was insane. It seemed that our passports were being checked every few minutes by army security. Even driving in, there was an army guy behind a pile of sandbags...I guess as an added precaution if things get scary. Anyways, it feels good to be out of there, even though we're in a Muslim country for the first time with a new set of rules. We are staying in the old part of Dubai in a two star hotel (the Burj al arab was booked, sadly...haha) for a few nights, and then we'll go from there. So far, Dubai looks like nothing we have ever seen before.
We'll post new pictures when we can!
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3 comments:
Say hi to Rheanne from me and give each other a big hug:)
Glad you made it safe and sound. An experience you'll remember for a long time
Cannot wait to hear about food you try, people you meet, things you do, and all the stoires....have fun
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