Sunday, December 16, 2012

The Getaway

Well, I'm back!
My husband had a business trip to Dubai so I tagged along for the weekend.
Even took a day off from school which I never, ever do.
 Evidence of the holiday season was everywhere to be found.
We enjoyed having dessert and coffee with friends in cafes.
 Eating dinner with a friend from Sri Lanka and Maureen from Daydream Living.

Visited the bookstore in Dubai Mall over and over and over again.
Had a wonderful view from our hotel balcony of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
 And so much more.
It was a great weekend!
The problem is that now I am so far behind with everything!

I hope all is well where you are!

27 comments:

Tanna said...

You will catch up, dear one. It was worth the getting behind to have such a fun weekend!! I think I need that owl mitt pattern! LOL! blessings ~ tanna

Stitchy Mc Floss said...

Oh I love that Christmas is everywhere in the world. I had no clue.

Of all the pictures you gave us (and they were all lovely) the one that really sticks out in my head is the Molly Makes with the Owl mitts. I've gotta hunt that down now so I can make those mitts, they are adorable!

Blessings always

Diane said...

You'll catch up - and such a wonderful break! Wow! Christmas everywhere, too! Diane

Daydream Living said...

He Tammy, good to see you are back, the Wafi photo's are a nice reminder of our lovely evening, thank your husband again and by the way, the little grey bird is in my house, I went back right away. See you next time when you are here, hugs! Maureen x

Kit said...

Oh my what lovely photos! I want that blue lamp in the one restaurant, the treats at the cafe and what a great bookstore! So glad you had such a lovely get-a-way! Kit

Anonymous said...

I think I'd have spent a lot of time in that bookstore, too! WOW, hope you brought home lots of stuff to read!
What a beautiful place....glad you took some time for 'you', too.
Have a good week before Christmas.
Warm hugs
Jan

Elna said...

Nice way to spend a couple of days and beautiful pictures.

Hugs

Vicki said...

Hi, Tammy,
Glad you are safely home from your travels. It is always good to "get away" for a few days for some fun and relaxation. Dubai looks like such a beautiful place. You are fortunate to have visited so many wonderful places. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Love and blessings to you~Vicki

Maya Kuzman said...

Oh, what a beautiful getaway! I am glad you had so much fun and thank you for sharing these beautiful shots with us!

Teresa Kasner said...

You have to go with the gusto, which is what you did. You can catch up! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

vintage grey said...

Looks like you had a wonderful time!! Sending Christmas joy!! xo Heather

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful to spend a weekend! :) Merry Christmas to you and your family

Mereknits said...

It will all fall into place, so glad you got away for some fun.
Hugs,
Meredith

Ana said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. It is good to take a little break once in a while.

Hugs,
❤Ana

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Tammy,
So glad you could tag along and also had a chance for meeting with Maureen again. Oh, that feeling of having to catch up after such a trip I know too well. It is a kind of 'punishment'... But still, I happily accepted that.
Hugs to you,
Mariette

Createology said...

Your wonderful weekend in Dubai with your husband is far more important than any chores left undone. Love seeing your photos. Blessings Dear...

Catherine said...

Glad you made it home safe and sound. You saw so many terrific things! Thanks for showing us - lovely!
xo Catherine

Melanie said...

I've heard Dubai is a beautiful, wealthy country - so cool that you got to visit! That bookstore looks so awesome. And the world's tallest building...just WOW. And I thought the Sears Tower (oops, now Willis Tower) here in Chicago looked immense!

Hindustanka said...

Tammy, you had wonderful short vacations! love the Christmas decorations in there and the book store..oh I would so love to be there!:)
Gald you liked your trip. Take care! Anna

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Tammy,

Glad you were able to escape to Dubai with your husband and I enjoyed seeing your lovely photos.
Must have been fun to catch up with Maureen.
Happy week and good luck with catching up with things
hugs
Carolyn

Dagmar said...

glad you had a great visit in Dubai..what a place that is..that Mall is amazing! I see Mollie Makes made it into your bag..it isn't even here yet in Az..want that calendar!

Dreaming of Vintage said...

Sounds like a wonderful and fun filled weekend. Soooo exotic to little ole' me! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful retreat with your husband! .... Dubai looks so exotic and that building is amazing! It sounds like you had fun!

A Fanciful Life said...

Oh my gosh, what a fabulous trip! I"m surprised to see so much Christmas from there. I would have not thought that it was celebrated so much there, but what do I know. Looks like an exciting trip! THe food looks fab. You must have had a great time in the bookstore - don't you love Mollie Makes? Great magazine.

What a nice package of tags you received, but five months? Wow! I think we are spoiled with our mail service!

Have a good week,
Sharon

Serena Lewis said...

It sounds like you had a lovely and well-deserved time away, Tammy. xx

Sam I Am...... said...

How exciting! thanks for sharing those pics. I almost feel like I got away for a bit! LOL! The tallest building in the world...oh my....I got dizzy just looking at the picture. Can you imagine the top floors are probably above the clouds! That's amazing! I saw those eclaires and cream puffs........yummmmmmmmmm! So glad you got to go even though you are behind now...I'm always behind and I'm retired so see...it will never change. Ha! Ha!

Melissa said...

I always love getting away for a few days. Your view was awesome. I love the Christmas season there, so festive. Hope its still up when I go.

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