This was a very relaxing day. I really only had riding on a camel left, but it wasn't worth going into town for this (particularly when we didn't know where it was). So we stayed at Shaun's for the day: had lunch at a local restaurant (Shakespeare's), baked afghans :p (yep, still bake when overseas), then all the excitement began in the evening! Kiwi Ball time!!! Here I touched the tip of the ice berg of how these people live. Flashy dresses, smart suits, open ...

Today had a mixed everything, from luxury to skyscrapers to haggling in the markets. We started off in the Dubai mall (again). The mall is connected to the Burj Khalifa which we had a 10.30 booking for. The tallest building in the world at 823 m high. Takes 1min 45 seconds to go from the ground floor to the 124 floor! FAST! But you don't feel the speed. The engineering lifts have NOTHING on this lift haha. It was a really clear day so we were able to see for mile...

We went all over today! Started at the Mall of the Emirates, ver very big again! However this mall doesn't have the same class as the Dubai Mall; it's more casual, like a hangout place. It has an indoor ski field, with penguins and everything! Naturally I bought some chocolates here and perfume from Victoria's Secret. I didn't mention that I went into this store at the Dubai Mall and the changing rooms have their own platforms and 3 mirrors for a full view. Som...

The nine week adventure has begun! After a 19 ish hour long flight (good food, comfy seats, minimal sleep), I landed in Dubai with Shaun on Monday morning at 5.15am. This city is HUGE! Everything is large, extravagant and done in the "best way". On my first day here, Shaun and I spent the day at the Dubai Mall. Sure that doesn't sound like much, it's a mall, shops, what's new? But it's massive! Think easily 20 times the size of Sylvia Park shopping mall and you M...