Day 28.   Dubai

After a great night's sleep we were ready to face another day in this amazing city. We had a buffet brekky here and then caught the first Red Bus and got off to do the Dhow Cruise for 1 hour.We found the commentary very helpful in explaining the buildings and shipping from the river perspective.I really don't know why they call it a creek.Before oil and tourism took off here it was known for pearling, diving and fishing.Words really can't describe what this city is like with it's courts still practicing Sharia Law and then all the opulence of everything modern.  Our next stop was the Old Souk where we wandered through marveling at the array of splendid fabrics on display.It would be lovely to choose one of these and have a gown made but then where would I wear it?This is the first place where we have been hassled by shop keepers trying to get us to buy. One chap even took Eric,s cap off and did him up in an Arab headdress - as if he would buy that! Then it was off in a cab to the Burjuman shopping mall for lunch and a look around in absolute awe at the shops in there. it sure makes you wonder if they ever sell anything - they are all suited up with nothing to do but dust and look the part. The jewels in the window display are really something but they don't show any prices - I wonder why.Tonight we are booked on a Dhow River Dinner Cruise so that will give us another chance to view the city at might. We have got our boarding passes for tomorrows flight so only have to be at the airport 1.5 hours before flight ( 10.25 am monday ).So all going well , will arrive in Brisbane on Tuesday at 6.40am. Looking forward to catching up with everyone after we get home. It's been a great trip.!!! Hope you have enjoyed the ride with us.