Chad Is Everywhere

I came to the conclusion that Abu Dhabi is a resort for expats. They are there until the money tap runs out, or they need to get out. For some it just takes longer. But in the time people are there, to us outsiders the place seems surreal, is unreal. It's one huge holiday in a place of hotels and big meals. I know because my friend Natalie introduced me to her world. And of note February has been a great time to visit through a stopover. It is actually quite cool and comfortable. As a non Muslim I would avoid visiting in Ramadan anyway. But that period around June is horrendous for weather anyway I'm told. In Abu Dhabi you find it all. Even South American BBQ The view from the pool area This giant size Sharwama lunch led to a food coma combined with jetlag. I loved every minute of it.

Abu Dhabi is another of the surreal cities developed thanks to oil money and extravagant wealth of royalty. Visiting here was always going to be about seeing my friend Natalie, and adapting to the lifestyle that is here. It is surreal. And it is also amazing. The city with it's buildings and hotels are to be experienced if but once. No running on the square First off on the tour of Abu Dhabi was the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Everything about this place is grand. It was the number one thing you have to do in Abu Dhabi. It's religious traditions mean that one must be dressed head to toe and women must have their hair hidden. Failing this you are directed to the car park changeroom for gowns. After initially being prevented from joining the 2pm walking tour we managed to join on. Lots of marble to keep polished This was my cultural experience, And learning experience. A bit of Muslim knowledge, and plenty about the Mosque, it's construction, and the praying procedu...