Today we decided to take advantage of the cooler weather (it was only 95 degrees) and went to Al Safa Park. The park is located in the near the center of the city and is amazing.
The park is 158 acres and has three lakes, lots of play structures, a forest, a waterfall, BBQ pits and a hill that offers panoramic views of the park. In the background you can see the Dubai skyline. The park is beautiful and has lots of green space (something that is very limited in Dubai). We were so glad we checked out the park and for a 3 dirham entry fee (less $1) per person it will be a great place to take Savannah on walks and to play. It also will be a great place for me to run with and without Savannah!
Yesterday, we took Savannah down to the pool. We went for a swim and then Savannah took a nap with Chris under the cabana while I read a magazine in the sun! It was a great way to spend the afternoon. (The picture of Savannah napping is from the cabana the rest are from the park.)
Last night we went to dinner with our dinner friends; Chris' coworker, Manny, another coworker, Yaj, his wife, Divya and their son, Shrihan. We went to "Sushi, Sushi" in Century Village. The food was delicious. Living in Dubai has definitely broadened our taste buds. When Chris and I first started dating he didn't like salad or vegetables without cheese and last night we enjoyed a dinner of sushi, prawn salad, mixed seafood soup and wine.
On Friday we were supposed to participate in the Dubai Pinkathon, a walk for breast cancer but it was postponed until next weekend due to the death of Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the other six emirates in the UAE. To morn the ruler, many government offices are closed for a week, community events are canceled and the local radio and TV stations play only classical music or prayers.
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