Monday 3.08.07. Another busy day. Got up early to go and climb the Eiffel Tower, but by the time we got there it was pouring rain. Strange stuuf falling from the sky that Melbournians dont often see. There were men with machine guns patrolling the base, bit unnerving. Gave up after we got soaking wet, went shopping instead. Bought some stuff at Gap for you Alex . Navigated our way back home on the train to meet Klaus back at home. Had lunch and a bit of a rest ...

31.08.07 Left today bound for Dubai then Paris. Stopped for a refuelling at Singapore airport but all of the shops were shut. Landed at Dubai airport at around 5am and the temperature was already 34. The plane lands out in the middle of nowhere and we had to catch a bus to the terminal which took about 15min. lots of shops at Dubai airport. Matt bought chewing gum and eau de cologne. Everything was very cheap.I will buy on the way back. Looking out over Dubai it...