Mirage...

After a really eventful trip to Cape Town where our car was stolen and we were left stranded camping at Mouille Point and the rains came down... It was with a sense of relief that we escaped the cold and miserable winter to enjoy a quick sojourn to the desert wonderland of Abu Dhabi.

What an amazing experience!! 51 degree heat and by our third taxi, we had given up trying to find the gallery where we had a midday appointment.

Abu Dhabi is a land of contrasts - desert vistas that take your breath away, and opulent luxury with an Arabian style that is distinctly different from anything we have experienced before. Exploring the emirate’s old souqs, sipping fragrant Arabic coffee, experiencing the amazing desert landscape on an exhilarating desert safari then taking a skiing trip at the Dubai mall - indescribable...