For non-HIMYM fans, search Robin Sparkles with the title of today's blog...it will all be clear in a few, musically-epic moments. (Sandcastles in the Sun is also worth a watch.) Mall = life in Abu Dhabi, and the Marina Mall has everything - food court, grocery store, IKEA....ice rink full of kids skating in stormtrooper style skates with cig smoking chaperones watching nearby. Joe Camel would be proud.
Not to worry, the weekend wasn't entirely spent indoors. We walked along Heritage Village and the neighboring beach, with plans of dipping our toes in the water. These hopes were quickly dashed by some very active jet skiers, spraying the shoreline with their testosterone-filled trick riding (sorry, gents but it's true). Entertaining, sure, but I left with some very unhappy feet.
And then there was Gaston Quieto, the "illusionist", performing Thursday night at Aloft hotel. The real magic came in the form of the surprisingly chilly Abu Dhabi evening that forced most of the crowd to wrap themselves in pool towels. I opted for my dear friend, Corona, to keep me warm.
After Gaston's disappointing bag of tricks, it was time for Pearls and Caviar at Shangri La. The place was filled with glamorous people, spectacular decor, breathtaking views of the Grand Mosque, and DJs spinning the tunes. It took a scenic golf cart ride from the entrance of the hotel to get to this secluded venue, past all the private villa parties.
Abu Dhabi, I'm sufficiently impressed. You will be too, now that I've got a camera and can start the real documentation of this trip.
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