Dubai - Dune Bashing

One of the best things we did in Dubai was a bit of Dune Bashing.

We bundle into a four wheel drive, drive half an hour out of Dubai and into the desert. There we zoomed up and down the dunes, sliding all over the place.

After a while we stopped at a steep dune to try a bit of sand-boarding - a bit like snow boarding. But the sand is heavy and slow, so there is less speed and less control. Like snowboarding through thick custard. And turning? Maybe if I could clip my feet in.

Afterwards was coffee and dinner at a small desert outpost. Really good food, and heaps of it.

Thoroughly recommended!

We're back

After a whirlwind tour, we are home again.

I have decided I hate flying. The airports, the people, the tiny seats. Free peanuts are probably the best things about flying, and that isn't saying much. Especially since they are eaten well before I finish my drink.

"Would you like the chicken or the fish?"

"No... just more peanuts"

We flew Emirates because we had heard good things. And because of the stopover in Dubai. But it really didn't ring my bell. When you're down the back in Cattle Class, it is hard to shine.

Our first plane had hard seats. Hard seats? I'm gonna be parking my butt cheeks on this for the next 8 hours - why do I need to feel like I'm sitting on a park bench?

And why was our crew mostly Korean?

Though somehow we managed to avoid paying over weight luggage... again. Especially since we left with 3 cases, but came home with 4. Total weight was approx 60 kgs, not including carry on luggage.

Anyway... more reports as we go along

I still call Australia home

October brings new travel.

Friday, 14 Oct: Get on plane
Sunday, 16 Oct: Land at stupid-o-clock in Melbourne.
Wednesday, 26 Oct: Fly back out again.

A whole 10 days in the homeland.

So... are you free?