Yas Island Waterworld!

Well, another field trip. I volunteered to chaperone. It took place on a Saturday - a Saturday! What is going on with me?! Anyway, I am determined to enjoy as much of this country as I can. The trip was free for me, and it meant I could see another aspect of Abu Dhabi. Yas Waterworld is considered one of the top 10 water parks in the world. It was worth it! I am not a great fan of parks of any kind. I am the kind of person who takes a book to DisneyWorld. I cannot ride rollercoasters and I cannot swim. So, what's a girl to do? Rent a cabana and relax in air-conditioned splendor until it is time to take the boys back to school! 

I rented a cabana for four and invited three of my favorite colleagues to join me (okay, it was the three colleagues who saw me first - anyway, pleasure is magnified when you share). The cabana had four lounge chairs, a fan, air conditioner, refrigerator, dry towels, wet face towels, complimentary water, Wifi and a phone with a direct link to a restaurant for front-curtain delivery service. There was even an electrical socket to recharge my iPad! Ohhhh, it was the life.  

It looks like I did not take any pictures of the water at the park. You've seen water; it was blue. The park is incredibly big and very attractive with many water slides. I guess I was all about the cabana. Oh well, to each his own.

She works hard for her money.
I was too glad to spend some of my hard earned salary to make this trip more enjoyable for me.  

This photo was taken by a student. I am standing near the entrance of the bus as we are about to depart for Yas Waterworld. The students were so much fun. Although, the bus ride was a bit loud. They brought FIVE drums!!!! 
They played every one of them as they sang - loudly.
Needless to say, my smile did not last long.