India's infrastructure is crap, and so I have been avoiding the internet cafes and haven't posted in a while. There's a lot to catch up on. I am taking things out of order to mention our first stop on the trip, Dubai. We were only in Dubai for 2 nights and I wish we had stayed longer. The old section of town was beautiful. (I am a sucker for Arabic art and architecture.) I could walk around the gold and spice souks for hours and never be bored. Perhaps I would feel hassled, but not bored. The new areas are also fascinating in their own way. The city feels as thought it was built over night -- all bright and shiny, brand new buildings on a grand scale. Like Vegas, without the gambling. Dubai is bustling now and I can only imagine what it was like before the financial meltdown. We read that the population of the UAE is only 10% Emirates. 90% are foreigners (and of those 60% are Indian). It holds a cross-section of many cultures. And, of course, American culture is primarily represented by stores like Cinnabon and Starbucks. Many thanks to our friend Heather for showing us a great time. We would have liked to take a trip out to the desert, and so we hope to perhaps go back one day.
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