I am glad we stopped in Dubai for a couple of days even if it was during the summer and 111˚ degree heat. Seeing this modern city in the middle of the desert was worth the time. We played tourist by going on a “safari” which meant four-wheeling on the sand dunes then being taken to a pseudo Bedouin camp tourist trap in the desert where at least a good meal was served. For a bit of culture we took the tourist bus around the city and stopped at a few places including the Dubai museum and the spice souk. With the weather so hot I had to check out the beach and stick my toes in the Arabian Sea. The water was so warm it was more like taking a dip in a Jacuzzi than a bathtub, 88˚ F.

Next up a quick stop in Nairobi where we will get to see a couple of friends before boarding a bus to Tanzania. I have been looking forward to this part of our trip for a while. We will spend 8 days camping in the Serengeti checking out the great migration. (Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras on the move to find water.) I am not sure if I will be able to post while I am there but if not I can guarantee you I will have lots of pictures for you when we get back to civilization.

Wishing you well wherever you are!!