Wednesday, June 1, 2011

A trip to Al Ain with the Grandparents- 11/12 March, 2011



We decided we wanted to get out of the city and do things this weekend so off we went to Al Ain to visit the zoo and the forts.  We had a slushi treat at the zoo - love those before and after pictures. :)



We went through the oasis in the middle of the city, which was really neat. 


On our last day we went to a park and saw this wicked slide for the kids.  According to Samantha metal slides get hot in the sun and burn your bum...

Liwa with family and friends - 17-19 Febuary, 2011


We had to take Nana and Grandad to Liwa for a camping trip in the desert while they were here.  We also went with some German friends of ours from school.  On the way we saw a cool dune buggy heading out to baha in the sand - Patrick even got to "test drive it".  Once we arrived at our site we set up, did some relaxing and hiking.




Having friends with us was great because while the grown-ups set up the kids set off exploring and playing on the sand dunes.  Claudia brought reflective window coverings for the kids to slide down the dunes - Holger and I even got in on the action.  What fun!


 
 
Oh course the kids had to have us hike up that huge dune! Since I had been up to do the sliding we sent Wayne off with them while Nana and I chillaxed and watched them :)




 We had a wonderful time camping with our family and friends.  And once again the weekend ended way to soon! :)