Finally starting to truly LOVE Dubai :)

at the beach
Originally uploaded by intrus.

In winter, the beach is hoppin'. We played football (soccer), went swimming in the gulf, chilled out, got some sun, the usual winter activities. There were even some South Africans throwing around an American Football, so of course I intercepted it and showed them how to do it :). Of course the Germans were there. They go every Friday and now I see why. It is just the release of energy I needed and the time spent away from the computer and in the sun I needed.

Playing soccer was a great time. I got to showcase my (lack of) football skills and die from being out of shape all at once. Oh, shout outs to Guillermo's (my roommate) foot. In saving a goal for our team I incapacitated him and he is still recovering :).

I finally got to cook my own first meal (for myself) in Dubai. Let me just say, never underestimate Indian Chili powder. Don't do the Emeril "bam" thing with a pinchful onto some shrimp, and don't try to go through eating it no matter how hot it is. I don't think my stomach is the same anymore. I eat a lot of Indian food, but they don't even make it this hot...ever! Good meal though still :). Just glad no one else with a weaker stomach had to go through that with me.