What Bird Brains!

Right in the heart of Dubai is a place that they call Ras Al Khor Bird Sanctuary.

We had tried a few times to go in and see the flamingos and other feathered friends but to our non-surprise, there were no clear signs telling us how or when to get in!

On our way to Ikea one day we noticed the gate to the sanctuary open and quickly turned around. (20 minutes later) we pulled up to the gate only to notice they were locking it again.
We rolled down the window and asked as politely as possible where the f'ing sign was to tell us when to come back. The caretaker told us the "timings" and we returned, cameras in hand a few days later to take some snaps of the bird brains that lived there.

Here are the results...
















It is the only protected wildlife reserve in the city and is taken care of by the municipality of Dubai.

They'd probably have more visitors if they would post a sign or 2 on when they're open... but that would make sense!

Samar's Surprise Baby Shower

For all you baby lovers out there....
I was lucky enough to be invited to a surprise baby shower about a year ago for our friends Samar and Waleed.
Sorry it took me so long to get this up guys...



and happy 1st birthday to Lara! (even that is belated!)

Our Lovable Cats

Now for something totally different!

The Main Event--

Jones vs Jones in the Sandstorm Smackdown!

Let's get ready to rumble...





They really do love each other can't you tell?

Does it make us bad people because we think this is soooo hilarious?!?

Our Escape from Al Ain Video

Told you I had some stuff to finally add on here! I've been promising these videos for so long that most of you I'm sure had forgotten that I even mentioned them. Well, too bad, your stuck watching our home movies for the next couple days as I post them all on here!

This one is Kenny and Erica Jones and the Escape from Al Ain



Al Ain was the first day that we had seen rain in over 7 months! It was a great day filled with mountains, hot springs, good food, a swim in gorgeous mountain top resort pool, forts and rain!

Here is the link to see the original post pictures and the story that goes along.

Bab Al Shams Desert Restaurant

Here is the video from our night in the desert with Accalia and Dawn. What we failed to capture was the staff rolling us out the door after we finished eating! You have no idea the amounts of food we can pack away...
Thanks Accalia and Dawn for the great company on our desert meal under the stars.




Here is the link to get back to the first Bab Al Shams post (it was over a year ago I wouldn't expect any of you to remember that far back... even we had trouble remembering and we were there!)

Since this is where we left off...

OK, since our trip to Musandam with Oliver and Accalia was the last post on here I thought I'd add the video that goes along with it first.



It was a great day and to read up on the adventure we had that day here is the link to get back to the Musandam Visa Run Post... click here

I Know--- It's been awhile!

Hey everyone!
We are soooo sorry for the lack of posts that have been coming your way.
This year has been one full of all kinds of stuff and we really should have been updating you all on it!

Well here goes...
for the next few days you will see a barrage of posts on here with videos and pictures that we've been hiding away on Erica's trusty mac and on tapes tucked into suitcases.

Please, add comments, visit often and subscribe to our updates.

Huge hugs to all

Kenny and Erica!