Author Archives: Geoff

Museum and more

Posted on 04/01/2014 by Geoff

Awoke at a respectable hour and after showers we ventured into the unknown for breakfast.  Arriving late last evening, tired, we wondered if we had made a mistake booking here at “Oasis Court Hotel Apartments”, after a prolonged booking in … Continue reading →

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Ferrari World

Posted on 26/12/2013 by Geoff

Whilst watching the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the box and when the overhead camera panned the skyline, I saw this big red roof with “Ferrari World” painted on top and naturally thought it was something associated with Ferrari and … Continue reading →

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On The Buses

Posted on 21/12/2013 by Geoff

We Booked the “Big Bus Tour” for seeing Muscat last night at the Hotel and at the same time got the receptionist to telephone the bus company to confirm what time the bus would be along at our local stop; … Continue reading →

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The Most Expensive Passport

Posted on 18/12/2013 by Geoff

Catching the early Sunday morning (0235 hrs!!!) BA flight back from Abu Dhabi to Heathrow, this was the first part of my penance for ruining my Passport. Still a good flight, I had 3 seats to spread about, but as … Continue reading →

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A day of uncertainty

Posted on 03/12/2013 by Geoff

Up early Tuesday and off to the city with Dave, Jane was going to drop me off at the British embassy to sort out my passport, damaged by Christine who put it into the washing machine. In her efficient way … Continue reading →

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Dubai Rugby 7s

Posted on 28/11/2013 by Geoff

28/11/2013 – 30/11/2013 The day I have been looking forward to has arrived, the start of the Dubai rugby sevens, part of the RBS Sevens World Series. Rather like the F1 world championship, this is the seven a side rugby … Continue reading →

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