Desert Safari
Another fun thing we did with my parents when they came to visit was a desert safari. Sure, these are fairly staged experiences, but so are more “cultural” experiences wherever you go. We got to drive out in the desert, hold a falcon, see the falcon “hunt,” go dune-bashing in a 4×4, and watch Saluki […]
Al Wathba Camel Races
Camels are one of the iconic images of Emirates. Historically, they were a critical component of daily life, used for transportation, food, trade, and much more. While the locals are more inclined to drive a Mercedes now than ride a camel, there is still a very active camel racing scene in the UAE. The race […]
Texas Lindsays in Abu Dhabi
Mom and Dad come to visit with Grandma Gwen. We introduced them to Abu Dhabi with a walk along the Corniche as well as visits to the Fruit & Vegetable Market, Fish Market, Meena Port, Emirates Palace, and Saadiyat Island Golf Course.
Eric Clapton Live in Abu Dhabi
I was really disappointed that we missed the beginning of this concert, but once we arrived, Clapton was putting on one hell of a show. Listening to him and the rest of his band play immediately brought me back to Austin, Texas. I could literally feel myself standing inside Antone’s listening to the rock and […]