Letter to my sisters

Hi sisterrrrrrrssss!!!!

 

I know I've been pretty quiet and not sending any updates, but that's cos I've been on the move constantly!

 

I went to the Dubai Mall and saw the most amazing sights there including a Candy Store the size of Rajiv Gandhi INdoor Stadium, an underwater zoo and the most beautiful aquarium that is 2 storeys high. I watched the soul stirring display of the musical fountains and craned my neck as far back as possible to look at the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khaleefa!!

 

I travelled on the Dubai Metro and got a bird's eye view of the amazing city that Dubai is.

 

I went on a city tour and saw all the historical and modern landmarks of Dubai. I took lots of pictures too until my camera decided to give up on me.... So no more photographs... :(

 

Last evening I met Uncle Bill, Aunty Sheila and Rahul. We went to the IKEA store, which was a dream visit for me!!! Although I didn't buy anything, I still felt like I had achieved a goal that I had set for myself years ago.

 

Today I stayed put in the house and made Pressure Cooker Biryani and Red Fish Curry for Preetham and Reena. Reena is thrilled cos her son was demolishing it and she can't cook to save her life!!!

 

And now I am gearing up for my last jaunt. I am going to visit Dragon Mart.

 

Its been a fabulous trip and I've done it alone. With my walking shoes and a backpack, I have figured out my way through buses, cabs, metro trains and what not. The sense of freedom is immense and my mind has enjoyed this holiday more than my feet have. I never thought such a holiday would have been possible. But it happened and I am so glad and grateful for it.

 

I will head for the airport tonight by 12 and I will be re-united with my son tomorrow morning. I don't know if I should feel guilty that I'm NOT feeling guilty about leaving him behind.....

 

But next trip should be one we take together.

 

Love you all!