Monthly Archives: August 2012

Learning the lay of the land

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Andrea

In 2003 I bought a car and took it down to Whittier, California where I was going to college.  Driving in California taught me how to merge (better) and how to navigate in unfamiliar places (no GPS or GoogleMaps back … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Fast

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Andrea

Tonight wraps up the end of Ramadan. In Islam this month is a time for fasting as well as reflection on faith, family and the world. For a traveler who is not Muslim, Ramadan offers an interesting experience both emotionally … Continue reading →

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Emirates Palace, Round 2

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Andrea

Well, these have been a busy past two days. On Tuesday we were taken to our new apartments in Al Ain. It took most of the day, but it was nice to finally see where I’ll be living for the … Continue reading →

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Abu Dhabi Tourist

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Andrea

It has been a pretty relaxing and hot first few days in Abu Dhabi. On Saturday morning, with the mercury inching above 100F, a fellow teacher and I headed out to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Emirates … Continue reading →

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It took 36 hours, but I’m here!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Andrea

I left my parent’s house on Tuesday, August 7 around 6pm. After a nice Thai dinner my mom and sister dropped me off at my hotel. It was a teary good bye, but I was so grateful to have those … Continue reading →

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Last week in Oregon

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Andrea

For the past couple weeks I have been in Eugene relaxing and enjoying my favorite things: cooking, swimming, bike riding, being with family and friends and of course, watching the Olympics. I’ve seen Olympic heroes rise and fall in this … Continue reading →

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