Atlantis, The Palm Island, Dubai

Yes, that suite in the bridge on top must be nice!

Exam Time

My students in Dubai, working hard on their XTM Certification exam.

Staying comfortable

Can't argue with the comfort of the Burjuman Rotana hotel, attached to the office tower with the Regus center where our trainings are being held.

Roomy!

Off to Dubai

Got home around 7:30 last night, dropped my bags, showered, threw in one load of laundry, started recharging everything that needed recharging, went out for dinner and a drink, came home, threw the laundry in the dryer, watched an hour of TV, set the dryer for another cycle, went to bed, slept 7 hours (woohoo!) got up, watched the rainy Korean Grand Prix while packing, walked to the bakery for some cheese croissants for breakfast, came home, finished packing, showered, tram to Central Station, train to Schiphol, check-in, check baggage, carry-on to the coffee place near the gate with wireless internet (not free), in about an hour I will (hopefully) be on the way to Dubai, 7 hour flight, arrive 10:30 local time, cab to hotel for 6 days of air conditioned splendor where it is 97 degrees outside each and every day (at least).

THEN ... next week ... a whole week without flying.  Looking forward to it.

In Dubai I will once again be working in the comfy and modern Burjuman mall/office/hotel complex:

London Calling

Tough view at the WatchGuard U.K. offices in Leatherhead ...

Go Sounders!

I'm not back in Seattle enjoying it, but hats off to the Sounders for another great campaign!

Behind first-half goals from Zakuani and midfielder Osvaldo Alonso, Seattle continued its sizzling form on Fan Appreciation Night, outlasting Chivas USA 2-1 for its fifth straight win Friday night in front of a crowd of 36,356 at Qwest Field.
With an average attendance of 36,173, Seattle broke its own Major League Soccer record set last year. The team's on-field product recently has been just as good as its amazing fan support, improving to 10-1-3 against MLS competition in the second half of the season.

The Nile

From the hotel room: