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I found out that I actually have more than three readers, so I decided maybe I should post. (Leave some comments already!) Ever since 20six revamped the blog design, I haven't been motivated to post. I don't like it nearly as well now.
It has been an eventful yet relaxing summer. Rather than make the loooooong journey back to the US to suffer through almost the same summer heat that we have here in good old Sharjah (plus at least 10 days of jet lag upon return), we opted for a shorter vacation in Bali and Singapore. It was, in a word, amazing.
Best things about Bali:
-gorgeous weather--80s with bright blue skies and some puffy clouds
-warm, friendly people
-cheap spa treatments!
-healthy, fresh and tasty food
-the opportunity to see real life even though you are a tourist
-the chance to see temple festival processions almost daily, with people beautifully dressed and making music (gamelans, gongs, etc.)
-it is incredibly laid back
-mountains, trees, flowers and azure waters
-really good coffee
Best things about Singapore:
-order: lines are respected, no litter, no crazy drivers
-fantastic public transportation
-amazing Chinese food, especially dim sum at Yum Cha in Chinatown
-great service
-an incredible zoo that feels more like a wildlife park
The past week has been spent mostly getting the house back in order. The amount of sand that accumulates in this house in four weeks is astounding. I was dusting the top of the bookshelf and sand came off like a pile of baby powder. I even went out and bought a new vacuum cleaner (2200 watts of Black and Decker power).
It's back to work on August 19. Just a few more days of freedom...
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G & D
(11.8.07 15:40)
Bali sounds beautiful and we are glad you had an enjoyable vacation. Singapore sounds neat too, especially the food, cleanliness and the lack of crazy drivers. Crazy drivers rule in this section of the country. Nobody drives the 55 mph speed limit on route 84 but Greg and a few other conservative souls. The food and coffee sounds delicious. How many days did you spend in each locale? Does the new vacuum tackle the sand better? It sounds like the apartment could use a little more weather stripping around the doors or is it the ventilation system?
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Michael Hughes
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(11.8.07 22:15)
Hurray! Selma and I love the blog. We are convinced you should resume your career as a restaurant critic and then expand into travel guides/stories.
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Mom in AL
(11.8.07 22:24)
Good to see you back on the Blog. Glad you all had a great vacation with good food, entertainment,etc. We are having an extremely hot week this week-Alabama in August for you; however, it is much hotter than I can remember in a while and the humidity is very high. Record breaking Temps---all over 100 this week. Yesterday was 103 & today 102. Next week should be in the mid to high 90's. Still Very dry. We are about 16 inches below normal rainfall for the State. We missed you all very much!! Take care,
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Mom in AL
(12.8.07 13:49)
How was the trip to the East coast beaches? We hope it was cooler there than home....Still hot here!!!...I sent you a note a couple of days ago on here, but it didn't go through...Anyway it;s good to see you back on the blog.....Love you!!...Dad
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Sylviay
(4.9.07 03:51)
Hi Amanda, Erik and Will
Hope things are going well with you. Sounds like you enjoyed your vacation a lot. The family reunion was fun. Tanya, David, Billy and his family all went .
We missed you and Kelly and families. Maybe next time.
Nice Labor Day. Went swimming at the pool today.
Love. Sylvia
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