Happy New Year! 2020 Cockatiel guarding the marine life! The day we disembarked the cruise ship after 30 days began a horrific journey for the two of us. I started out with a cough deep in my chest but appeared to be minor, until it wasn’t. We had 3 days before we left on our flight … More Sick of being Sick!, New Years Eve Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque This will be our last stop before arriving back in Dubai. This time we will, sadly, exit the ship. That 30 days sure flew by! Its been a great ship. We really loved it with a few exceptions but all manageable. We had to switch rooms at the beginning of each … More Abu Dhabi

Everyone has a sign! Even Sir Bani Yas! We finally are able to visit the island of Sir Bani Yas. The weather was perfect! Its only 71 degrees but with the low wind its feels amazing! It took quite some time to get to the island from the ship because we were tendering. We had … More Sir Bani Yas, UAE

The Bahrain flag is red and white while the Qatar is Maroon and white. Both are similar in design. Well, Christmas has come and gone for another year. Our next Christmas will be in the next decade. David always told me there was nothing to Bahrain and that we probably wouldn’t care for it. He … More Bahrain

Santa on the Ship CHRISTMAS DAY!  The day we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. A glorious day of celebration for all Christians. Young children see it as a day when Santa Clause arrives with many gifts. It’s also a joyous time of year for family to be together and share the love … More Christmas Day, Doha Qatar, Al Shaqab Arabians