classic sunset from our balcony a new hotel Jumeirah beach Joan just loves that sun 4 x 4 safari Toyotas as far as the eye can see the village texting camel rides the baker chicken henna tattoo crossing the creek the Souk the Dubai Mall the water wall the Burj a lovely dinner the Dubai water fountain indoor ski slopes Dubai Marina Burj Dubai Bryan's 75th Starfever the Chosen Ones a gullet east along the coast a swim Girne Old Harbour the "Layabouts" a few hangers on Anne's BBQ evening funny brandy