There’s no place like home, huh? Well, I don’t know if that is entirely true, but its home nonetheless. After three or four weeks, I’ve decided to show you a short video of my home. I was too keen on the idea at first, but my camera is so bad, that to actually get a picture showing what the rooms look like, without having to take thirty pictures, is next to impossible. I will probably only keep the video up for a week or so, so don't be surprised if it is not there anymore after some time. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my humble abode. Oh, and I am growing Basil, because they are pretty limited on their fresh herbs out here. Should I be this excited? Ugh, probably not.
Before I show you the video, allow me to give you some background on this lovely dwelling. It is in the desert (shock and surprise, at this point. I know) and constructed entirely of concrete and tile. It was literally just finished when we arrived, or at least finished by Arabic standards. Luckily, I had some forethought and purchased a microwave, cappuccino maker and air mattress when I was in Abu Dhabi at the Yas Hotel, so at move in point, I was set. I managed to get some furniture from Pan Emirates and about 2 or 3 weeks after moving in, I had furniture. I am lucky enough to have a lovely woman, Sue, drive me into work every day. I enjoy our conversations, and other than the fog and the occasional speed hump (why can’t they just call them speed bumps?), we arrive unscathed. The lovely Mr.Atta is a nice Syrian gentleman who manages the maintenance of the buildings and has been helping us out getting our appliances installed. The owner has made an appearance several times, around the property, and seems excited about his new acquisition. Apparently, there are 3 more buildings being built, and then maybe a pool. Ha Ha we’ll see.
Other than that, it hasn’t been too bad. Plumbing is less than desirable (I will not go into it) and the internet was going to be the death of me, but things are smoothing themselves out. My damn internet is not nearly as fast as they would lead you to believe, but it could be worse. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video and get a chance to see that I am not living in a Bedouin tent with camels and sheiks, like so many of you thought (oh, I am so proud of my friends sometimes). Enjoy!
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