Saturday, April 22, 2023

Dubai

We flew in this afternoon, after a 25 hour travel day. I'm beyond exhausted, but trying to stay awake until as close to a normal bed time as possible. 

The trip was everything we wanted it to be - so much wonderful family time, and lots of laughs. I'll share more, but leave you with a few photos of the adventure.

View from the top of Burj Khalifa:



Desert tour:




It was very emotional leaving yesterday, and closing out the trip with a VERY long travel day+. But, we're home now & can relax tomorrow, before we all go back to work & school on Monday. 



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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2023 at 5:59 PM

    Welcome back! You’ve all been in my thoughts. How wonderful that you put this trip together. Lifetime memories for sure. Congratulations on making it all work. Sleep is going to be fabulous. Love the photos.

    Ginger

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    1. Hawaii PlannerApril 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM

      Definite lifetime memories!! It was a lot of work to put together, and getting to & from Dubai, but no regrets!!

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  2. MandyApril 22, 2023 at 7:29 PM

    Wow, what amazing pictures! Looks like y’all had a wonderful time! What an adventure! Rest up and welcome home!

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    1. Hawaii PlannerApril 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM

      Thank you! There's a lot of resting in my future. I'm giving myself today to adjust a bit, and then hopefully working toward more normal body clock this week.

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  3. Cash Only LivingApril 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM

    Wow amazing pictures!!! And you are on a CAMEL!!!!!!! How cool!

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    1. Hawaii PlannerApril 23, 2023 at 11:51 AM

      It was really such an experience. The boys had only ever been to Canada before, and Dubai was.... pretty different from that :-) It was quite a cultural immersion, plus all of the family time. It was amazing.

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  4. SAMApril 23, 2023 at 5:59 AM

    I'm so happy for you and your family. Cherish every memory you made.

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    1. Hawaii PlannerApril 23, 2023 at 11:52 AM

      Such a once in a lifetime experience. I really had to sell M on the idea, as he was worried about the cost, logistics, and how hard it would be for everyone to be there, but not speak the same language. I know he's so grateful that we made it happen.

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  5. AnonymousApril 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM

    So amazing, for your whole family! I am so so happy M, you, and the boys got to see M’s mom!!! Kudos to you for making it happen!!!! This is fabulous!!!! Cindy in the South

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    1. Hawaii PlannerApril 24, 2023 at 4:28 PM

      I'm so happy we did it. Absolutely no regrets. It was a lot of work, time & money, but so worth it to get the time with his family.

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  6. StacieApril 24, 2023 at 11:04 AM

    What a wonderful trip for your home family! So funny fact....riding a camel has always been on my bucket list LOL. Hope you had a wonderful time!

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    1. Hawaii PlannerApril 24, 2023 at 4:29 PM

      Our camel was pretty mellow, but the one the boys were on kept spitting ;-)

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