Greetings friends!

So today was our first full day in the wonderful city of Dubai. There's crazy amounts of construction; actually, Justine would tell you that 30% of the worlds' cranes are here (FUN FACT!). Have a look at some of our photos from our travels around the city today, though most are from our car ride with Kuhlood, a student at Zayed University who is really a pretty big deal; you might recognize her from the front page of the White House's website :). The indoor photos are from the Ibn Battuta Mall, and the Mall of the Emirates. After the malls, Sylvia, Dr. B, and Dr. Moore went to the Blue Suoq for rugs. Justine, Teresa and I voted on napping instead, which led the way to our car ride with Kuhlood. Dinner was at the Blue Elephant (Thai) which was amazing, and finale'd with individual orchids for each guest. We chose not to tantalize you with pictures from dinner, but you will see the delectable Iranian food from lunch at the Ibn Battuta.

http://community.webshots.com/album/562719051dfXtTW?vhost=community

WE MISS YOU ALL! :)
off to bed, as it's midnight and we're getting up early to sneak in some pool time before another tour of the city. :) (Hey, it IS our spring break... and we can be leaders in LOOKING fabulous as well as BEING fabulous, no?)

As-salaam alaykum, or, peace be upon you.
-KL