Dubais Airport

I've landed in Dubais. It was a long flight, more than 12 hours and I had forgotten how hard that is to do. Funny how easily we forget some things. Great food, spicy curry chicken, cheese omelette. I always struggle with how much to eat. Eat too much you feel like crap, eat too little and you feel hungry and you are always just a little at the mercy of the airline because you are stuck in your seat and you have to wait for the food cart to come along. I am still conscious of not over eating as I don't want to get plump, but also know that I may suffer with the change in diet and so I don't mind the extra calories right now...silly to worry about I know considering what I am about to do. Yet, my humanness prevails.

They sang the call to prayer a moment ago. I had forgotten how much I like that sound. It is beautiful. The airport is very nice, full of people from all over the world but very definitley Middle Eastern dominant. I like the clothing, and find myself very comfortable walking through the place and the people. Those who know me won't be surprised that I found the most comfortable place to write this on the floor sitting against the wall. But I am sure to keep my feet flat on the floor as I know that in some places overseas it is disrespectful to show the bottom of your feet.

I am now 8 hours ahead of you, 2 more when I arrive in Dhaka. I hate losing time. Especially today, Duncan's birthday. Birthdays should be 48 hours long....especially for my prince Duncan.

And dad, thank you for the book. I read two sections so far and I LOVE it. My favourite quote so far is "religious people fear hell, spiritual people have been there".

Oh, one more thing. I forgot about squat toilets. I don't mind them, but I sure hope they never make a move to install them in North America.

Love to all,
Me!