Month of Contrasts...
I really wanted to make a few notes about the last month
while we are actually still in December and upload a few photos of what has
been going on.
There has been the Dubai times, National Day, the Rugby 7s
and the run up to the vacation, and then the time in Enkirch; down time with
log fires and snow.
Dubai first- the start of December was the 43rd
National Day celebration, so school was transformed slightly. Instead of 8th
Graders using the soccer pitch for their own version of lunchtime soccer we had
camel rides and falconry displays taking place around a majalis, while everyone
waited in line for the henna, and ate traditional food. This of course led into a three-day holiday…
We made the most of the three-day holiday by heading out for
some of the rugby 7s, not just about the rugby, but about the atmosphere- total
expat party, and the people watching.
Where the month started with holidays and days sitting in
the sun, it has ended with Christmas vacations, roaring log fires, ridiculously
cute German villages, and Christmas card style snow scenes from the windows.
Best wishes for the new year!
