Like, my family!
When my aunt and uncle and I all realized we’d be in a similar corner of the world this January, we got to scheming. They were set to visit a school in Cochin, India… and I, of course, am in Abu Dhabi. As luck (and a bit of finagling) would have it, their returning layover brought them to the great city of Dubai for 2 days.
Last Wednesday I was especially grateful for my lax teaching schedule. I finished my classes at 9:35am and was granted permission to skedaddle so I could meet up with my family. The plan was for my aunt and uncle to hire a car to take them the 2 hours or so to Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately, their flight was delayed and we weren’t able to spend as much time together as expected. I was able to show them about town (Corniche, Emirates Palace, my apartment, traffic!, etc.) a bit before they headed back to Dubai for some much needed rest.
The following afternoon Molly and I drove up to Dubai to meet them (and their friend Duane) for dinner. After dinner we checked out the newly renamed Burj Khalifa and the light show.
It was so nice (and a bit surreal) to have two of my very favorite people in my little stretch of the world. Oh, familiar hugs!
I’m so glad that you were able to meet up with each other! We saw Tommy a day or two before they left and asked him to give you hugs and kisses from us! :0)
Six months ago who would have thought the 3 of you would be visiting each other in the middle east. Amazing. You all look great.
Did you share your [Tutku]?