First Impressions
We spent a quiet weekend, recovering after weeks of non-stop activities.
No adventures, just visiting with friends and doing little else.
Finally …….
But this week was the first visit to the “big city” for SLS.
He captured his first impressions of things being built along Sheikh Zayed Road,
Iconic structures like Burj Al Arab,
And modern style of the Fairmont,
No adventures, just visiting with friends and doing little else.
Finally …….
But this week was the first visit to the “big city” for SLS.
He captured his first impressions of things being built along Sheikh Zayed Road,
Iconic structures like Burj Al Arab,
And modern style of the Fairmont,
And then return through the desert of endless sand.
posted by Sand Land Dad at 21:43
4 Comments:
These pictures remind me of the old Star Wars movies...lots of sand and primitive living, and then the super-modern, high tech buildings in contrast. Wouldn't be surprised to see a strange creature come from behind a rock. (besides SLS and SLD)
I agree with your sister, where are the stormtroopers and banthas?
Out of curiousity, in light of the rapid modern development, how much of an effort is made to preserve historical landmarks in the UAE?
There has been some effort to save structures. There are about 28 forts restored (some only towers), and buildings in the cities. However, due to their past, nomadic and not very wealthy, there is not a lot to be saved.
Now in regards to preserving the environment ... that is another story. :(
[jaw drops at the site of the architecture]
I should draw these...
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