Despite working until 7:30 or 8pm every night, Al Ain is a really nice spot. Even calmer than Abu Dhabi or Dubai, the town is like a giant flower pot. It’s been in the 70s (F) at night, making it perfect weather for a bit of hummus and sheesha after work (ok, a lot of hummus and sheesha… and lamb). Last night I ended up lounging outside with my Rx team consisting of a South African, Canadian, Jordanian, Indian... and umm.... me. People outside the states more consistently have a great world perspective. (everyone vacations in all sorts of exotic locations, as opposed to say... Florida)
I’ve heard there’s camel racing around here, but I won’t believe it until I see it.
Today’s also my last day of work. It’s a weird feeling knowing that you’ll no longer be doing what you’ve spent the last 2 ½ + years doing. In any case, I know I’m ready. I thought about giving everyone high-fives on the way out… I’m just not sure how that would go over with the shaeks and princes. (seriously, apparently one of the Emirate princes hangs out with his crew at the cafeteria here at the hospital… I think the food’s good, but not THAT good)
I can’t wait to give away my business casual…
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