LIVING THE SWEET LIFE
There is nothing like seeing old, what-you-see-everyday-on-your-way- to-work things through the fresh eyes of a newbie in town. Suddenly you are being pointed out or asked about things you never gave a passing glance to and wonder have you really become that oblivious, has it really been that long living here... It seriously worried me that I had become one of those living zombies who go about life without experiencing life much. Did I really need a niece in town, a fresh, young girl with sparkle in her eyes, a zest for life to match and an enthusiasm for the most mundane things to appreciate the beauty of my surroundings? Abu Dhabi to most westerners is a pleasant surprise - the sun and sand is what they expect and come hoping for, but discover so much more, pristine beaches that stretch for miles, even the public beaches are the cleanest I have seen around, amazing iconic architecture, hospitable people and the service - most visitors are blown away by the courtesy and se...