A Different Take on the Emirates

Well, the second week is upon me. I am working with some French and Spanish-Canadians who are trying to get past western ethno-centrism and see the value of local customs. There argument is that the static customs provide a certain sense of stability that we have not obtained in the west with our individualism. I do not want to pass judgement, only to take interest in all views and have a great experience. The reason for bringing this up is that it was our post-supper chatter, and how it led to that conversation, I do not know. These two friends were proceding to drive to a local town just for the fun of it.

Work was easier for me today, I had much more energy. It is a challenge to figure out the spec.
for the project, and then to apply it to Design and Drafting. Everyone has different expectations, and it is a barter culture, all prices are negotiable. I went to reserve a hotel in Dubai online, then
the price doubled when they replied via email, after they checked pricing, and knew about the upcoming local holidays. I will be staying at the Meridian instead for much less money. I will be riding to Dubai with the PM and returning with a local fellow on Friday. Weekends here are from Thursday to Friday.

Everyone seems to be leaving, there are only about 5 people left in my group. I will be OK though as I have MSN working now on a fast connection, AM and I are communicating much better. I hope all goes well with the Canadian weather. It sounds like Alex and Millie arrived safely, that is good.

Bye for now, I will get some good pictures of Dubai soon.

SS