The Professor and Her Passport
The musings of a wayward professor
One of the biggest adjustments to living in Abu Dhabi has been that the leaves don't change; a visual reminder that the holidays are approaching. The temperature has dropped from the 110+F to a more comfortable low 90s, but it is mid November and all the vegetation is still green. For me, November is time... Continue Reading →
I've experienced blizzards, zero visibility, and icy roads, but nothing prepared me for driving in the sandstorm that hit the city this morning. Visibility was under 25 meters (roughly 25 yards) at times! Seeing traffic lights was almost impossible. The sandstorm came in from Iraq, traveling through Kuwait with wind speeds clocking 25-35 knots. According... Continue Reading →
Those of you who know me personally know my passion for tennis. Cold, heat, sleet, even snow, has not kept me off the court. But today was a first. Gorana, my awesome tennis coach who is getting my game back in form, and I took to the court early this morning before the brunt on... Continue Reading →
I'm American. I LOVE to drive and have driven since I was 15. I've driven across the US three times, by myself; I've driven in Atlanta, Dallas, LA, and numerous other major cities. But nothing prepared me for driving in Abu Dhabi....and NOTHING prepared me for during in Abu Dhabi in the RAIN! First, let's... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month, Kevin and I visited the Grand Mosque. This is an iconic structure and can been seen for miles; we can it see from Reem Island, where we live. We arrived at the mosque be local bus (we still don't drive here). After a 10 minute walk to the entrance, we entered the... Continue Reading →
What an experience! This huge building has everything a fish lover could dream of. First...the selection. Fresh off the boats; every possible type of fish and sea creature. Shark, squid, sea bass, tuna, blue crabs, and prawns the size of small lobsters. Oh yeah, they also had lobster. Second, the cleaning stations. After you make... Continue Reading →
Last week Kevin and I spent the afternoon at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Heritage Exhibition. Food, crafts, and FALCONS! I was captivated by the birds. They were so beautiful. Many dealers were present selling everything a bird owner could possibly need, from frozen rats to custom fitted hoods. I could have spent hours taking photos.... Continue Reading →
I have accepted a position as an associate professor at the Emirates College for Advance Education, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. http://ecae.ac.ae/ I will help establish the new graduate program in curriculum and instruction and educational technology. Kevin and I leave around August 10th. Classes begin Aug. 31.My husband and I are both very excited about... Continue Reading →
