Most Dangerous Job in the Gulf??

I've heard that "crabbing" is the most dangerous profession. I'd risk a bet that being a courier in Abu Dhabi is a close second, if not equal to crabbing. It has amazed me that I haven't seen more accidents involving the little motorbikes that these guys speed around on. They weave in and out of crazy, fast traffic with little or no evidence of fear. Today we came across this tragic site. As we pulled up to the area, the courier was getting up off the ground and shaking his hand as if that's where the pain was. After seeing his bike and the damaged car that hit him...I would call him the luckiest of men with the most dangerous job in the world!

Charlie's Daily Headgear

Everyday for the past week (since the trip to the fire house) Charlie has insisted on wearing this hat and sunglasses on the way to and from school.  He takes them off when he gets into class and puts it all back on again when it's time to come home.  

Dhow Sails

I was going to pick up the twins today and drove past this boat yard.  I'm always interested in the dhows that sit out there because my dad and brother are sailors and my brother just finished building a beautiful sail boat of his own.  I love how this photo captures the tradition of sail making, along with the traditional dress of the men and in the background there is ultra-modern architecture.  Those are the sites that make this part of the world so interesting.