Writing from Dubai

I am safely in Dubai. The flights weren't bad at all. I flew from SD to Houston in 4 hours. Waited there for several hours and then got on an Emiraes flight to Dubai. I'm here with relatives who are loving and caring. I've gotten out and seen some sights, but my real goal was to spend family time with them, especially with Hasan Uncle, my paternal grandfather's brother.

It's hot hot hot. We stay at home in the AC during the day and hit the city at night. Tonight I saw a Bollywood flick:

It was okay. Entertaining but not highly recommended. BUT I have to say, I love Bollywood movies!!

We hit some sights, but the best two were the Gold Market called "Gold Souk":

and walked around the man-made lakes:

I didn't take these pics by the way :)

No jet lag. All is good. I have internet access until Aug 29.