by Deborah Quinn | Nov 21, 2012 | Abu Dhabi, NaBloPoMo, urban nature
When we moved to Abu Dhabi, we moved into a furnished apartment. The furniture is mostly fine (once we got rid of the white leather sectional sofa, the ridiculously small bed, and some truly hideous cabinets) but sometimes, nevertheless, I feel a little bit like I...
by Deborah Quinn | Jan 25, 2012 | Abu Dhabi, environment, urban nature
It has been actually chilly here the past few days, and overcast. It’s almost as if we’re having weather. Of course, by “chilly” I mean it’s been about 60F in the evenings–so it’s cool but doesn’t quite warrant the...
by Deborah Quinn | Dec 7, 2011 | Abu Dhabi, urban nature, wordless wednesday
So the other day there were clouds. Actual clouds. It almost looked like (gasp) rain. But it didn’t rain. Instead, the clouds provided an utterly spectacular sunset: Silver lining, indeed.
by Deborah Quinn | Aug 31, 2011 | Abu Dhabi, urban nature, wordless wednesday
First gold: Emirates Palace Hotel: And just before iftar, Khalidiya Park: