Wednesday Afternoon at Dubai Meridien

People this week asked if this was my 1st time to Dubai. When I said it was about the 10th time, they were surprised. I guess that does sound like a lot. Lets see, 10*15 hours of flying each way is about 300 hours in an airplane. Wish I got paid to fly!

This Meridien is close to the airport and has lots of waiting space.

Monday afternoon on the corniche in Beirut

I made it thru Saudi Arabia, and am now in Beirut -- what a beautiful city! And the weather is super - 70 degrees and blue skys. I walked along the sea front corniche today for about 4 hours. Lots of miles (tracking my route all the way on my Iphone, of course!!)

Lots of great looking swimming/club's were along the area nearby the lighthouse point, but mostly they were closed. Not due to the weather or the season, I dont think though. I think it was that they suffered damages over the past several years here.

Thursday Night at Steineke Hall

Tonight was going to be an overnight in the desert night. But, these non-Texans here decided it was too windy and sandy, so we were blown out!! So instead of a nice quiet night in the starry desert, I'm back in Steineke. Or, maybe they were right and it wouldnt have really been nice and starry tonight in the desert ...