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A nickname used by a systems administrator, web developer and network engineer living in Oklahoma, working in the weather industry. He does not make donuts.
Photo Albums:
- Blizzard 2009
- Indonesia 2009
- Hong Kong 2009
- Chicago 2009
- Whitewater 2009
- Dubai 2008
- Toronto 2008
- Amsterdam 2007
- Colorado 2008
- Melbourne and Cape Canaveral
- Austin and DeeDee 2007
- MySQL Training in Calgary
- Venice 2007
- Bayou Opening
- OU vs TAMU
- Thanksgiving in Texas
- December Snowstorm
- New Years Eve 2006
Dubai 2008
My latest trip around the planet has been to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While I wasnt permitted to take too many pictures, this was perhaps the most thought provoking journey Ive ever had. Its a wake up call for any American. I truely believe that while the scenes below depict images of a progressive westernized Arab culture, there is still plenty of centuries old theocracy at work. We should value our seperation of Church and State, because the alternative isnt quite as pleasant as many might think.
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Taking a ride in the taxi cab through downtown Dubai.
Another taxi cab ride movie in downtown Dubai.
Down the highway with the Burj Dubai in the background.
Typical construction scenes in Dubai.
How we spent most of the mornings and evenings in Dubai. Traffic in this city is worse than anywhere I have ever been.
Entrance to the Mall of the Emirates.
This is perhaps the most erie move I collected; prayer call going out over the PA system at the Mall of the Emirates.
A look at the Mall of the Emirates Christmas Tree.
Christmas tree inside the Mall of the Emirates.
Skydome at the Mall of the Emirates.
Inside the Mall of the Emirates.
What the ...?
Ski Dubai entrance.
Fireplace near the entrance of Ski Dubai.
Inside Sky Dubai.
A behind the glass shot of Ski Dubai. We would have had to pay to get any closer.
I talked Chip into a quick picture of the Ski Dubai Polar Bear.
You are never too far from the reminder of this countrys religion.
These cars are all too common among most of the Dubai Nationals.
Cab stands are a very common sight.
Inside the gallery.
Some of the wierd things we saw inside the shopping gallery at Madinat Jumeirah.
Swords!
Entrance to the shopping gallery at Madinat Jumeirah.
The Christmas festivities continue at the Madinat Jumeirah.
Note the lopsided wind blown Christmas tree.
Christmas music and patrons.
Dinner at the Noodle House. Delicious.
Not really specific to Dubai, but you wont find these in the United States. Tiger lager is delicious.