Final Chapter of Lebanon

Going up to the Jeita Grotto. They were these stunning caves, breath taking. Check out this website http://www.jeitagrotto.com/siteE.html


Going to the caves!

Chad with... 50 000 Lebanese Lyras! He looks so happy. hhaha

Beirut Adventures Part 4

These little motor bikes were everywhere. This was taken from the the restaurant where we were eating lunch
Scenic pictures!
One of the Lebanese markets

Another beautiful view....

Beirut adventures Part 3!

Ancient Roman Ruins of Balbeck.
Girls having fun! Chad took this picture on the top of a building in the ruins.

The winery caves. There are about 240 barrels in the caves.
Chad and I in the caves. It was chilly down there! They keep the caves at a constant temperature of 11-13 degrees Celsius.

Beirut Adventures: Part 2!

Went to the Ksara winery. It was amazing!!!!
Chad enjoying the wine tasting! He was a professional.
Army Tanks were all over the city.
Lady of Lebanon. This statue was overlooking the entire of Beirut. Its on the top of this hill, and around it are some beautiful churches.
Zulfi and I enjoying our WINDOW shopping at Cartier. haha

Beirut Adventures...part one

View of the city from the Lady of Lebanon Statue.
Beautiful picture of the city
Another shot!
The local treat! Bread right off the bike!
Chad is Harra which was one of the most Ritzy places to shop! All brand name shops, it is famous in Lebanon. We ate lunch in the sun! It was a beautiful day!

Sir Bani Yas: Final Chapter

Some more Arabian Oryx
Chad by the pool!
Entrance of the resort


What a great weekend!

Sir Bani Yas Island Part 3

The next Robin Hood and Lady Marian?
Chad was superb at this!
This Gazelle was NOT camera shy!!! What a cutie!
Arabian Oryx!
The Reem. They were so amazing. They almost looked like a combination of a cow and deer.

Sir Bani Yas Island Part 2

Picture of the resort grounds...
Some Giraffes eating, this was the end of the tour. They were stunning.
My claim to fame picture. I told the Cheetah to "smile", this is the best I got!
The oldest giraffe on the island! The darker the spots, the older the giraffe.

Look on the hill! Its the Laristan Urial! They were so stunning!

Desert Safari! Sir Bani Yas Island Part 1

Momma Cheetah and her child! The mother was panting, because they just caught a Gazelle to eat! It was unreal!
Beautiful picture.
Chad before the tour started...
Enjoying a drink at the bar...
The washroom sign! Thought you would like this one!

Helicopter Training

Naomi and I had to complete "Helicopter training" because we are both hoping to go offshore to see the oil rig sites. We were given these orange jail-like jump suits, an booties, we had a lot of fun!
Here is the helicopter. The goal of this training is to try and simulate what it would be like if a helicopter crashed. After 2 hours learning in the classroom, we hit the water! Notice, the black circle, that is for when it spins upside down in the water. You cannot release your seatbelt right away, as you will float to the top!
Naomi and I before the helicopter submersion!
Naomi and I got the windows put in, so we actually had to break threw them before escaping. Pretty awesome!