Sept 23

Well I am about 1hr from Dubai.  Not as long a flight as I thought! Actually got some sleep.  I believe it was 14 hrs total. Emirates flight as been very nice.  Been feed three meals, alcohol beverages and all. Was a bonus that I had an empty seat beside me so was able to stretch out. The emirate flight attendants are beautiful in their attire. 

When we arrived there was a kit on our seats with tooth brush,towel,eye mask, blanket,pillow and headphones. Flight was smooth, pretty uneventful except for the girl beside me who split Bloody Mary all over empty seat in middle of us. Oh well one way to make sure no one sat there! 

Don't let me forget the nice hot face towels they hand out! 

So I arrived in Dubai about 30 mins early and it was such a easy smooth transition, literally 10 mins I was through customs and had my bags. 

My friend was late picking me up.  So I went around looking at strangers wondering if I would recognize her.  But as soon as she walked up I knew it was her!

We came home and had a lovely dinner. Met her husband Matt and 2 sons.  Got a quick history lesson on Dubai and the region and now hitting the sack.  Looking forward to seeing the sights tomorrow.  

Oh and did I tell you it was a 38 degrees when I landed at 7pm.  Had been 48 earlier in the day!   Ugh.  

Saw Palm island flying in and the worlds largest building Burj Khalifa! So cool.