Feb 27 So today we wanted to tour the city with Big Bus Tours however it took 2 hours to go straight down that street and about 10 mins walk!!! That's what we were told every time we asked where the tourist info centre was. Finally we purchased our tickets and we were on our way. Under the visionary leadership if Dubai's ruling Al Maktoum family, it has been transformed from a small fishing village into a modern vibrant city. There are 500 mosques in Dubai. ...

Touched down in Dubai just after 5am this morning. Took us 2 hours to get through customs and collect our cases. I got randomly chosen to go through another customs point and l thought here we go....they're gonna ask me about all my medications and we'll be stuck for another hour or so but it was all good. Caught a taxi to the Golden Square (can't get away from Bendigo) hotel and they've got 2 speeds.....flat out and stop!!! There is no speed zones so every...