Our itinerary includes two days in Fujairah, two days in Abu Dhabi, two days in Dubai, and four days in Paris. We are going to be so tired that I think we'll need a week to recover.
Well, I have come to love my time in the UAE, and my time away from the USA. I am actually looking forward to returning in August to complete my two year contract. Work turned out to be fun at times; especially, with the help of some very nice colleagues. Fujairah, itself, has just the right pace for me. It is a small emirate with wonderful views of mountains and the Indian Ocean. Moreover, the distance between the mountains and the ocean is a mere 5 or 6 km, so you can enjoy both every day of the week. The more exciting and touristy Abu Dhabi and Dubai are close enough for frequent excursions. In fact, a colleague and I often took day trips to Dubai for shopping, sailing, or just dinner.
I am completely adjusted to the school environment. Teenagers are the same the world over. Every students wants an "A" regardless of their skill level; and they want the high grade with as little effort on their part as is humanly and ethically possible. Wait, no, they are not the least bit concerned about ethics; that's my hangup. On the other hand, the students were wonderfully warm in their interactions with me, incredibly fun, and very curious about my life in general and in America in particular. And, their affection could be purchased with a little chocolate.
Anyway, I'm in countdown mode.
