The High Seas

We were invited by my dear friend, Raya, to go out on her in-laws' company boat for Boxing Day.  We happily agreed.  So, it pretty much never ever ever rains in Abu Dhabi.  Maybe 3-5 days a year do we see rain and usually it is just a sprinkle.  Well, not the day we have booked to go out on the open seas!  What a hilariously ridiculously fun time we had.  A true adventure that we won't forget!

Getting ferried out to the island for lunch and fun

Maysa and Olivia checking out the beach

Attempting to swim despite it being a little chilly

Mike and Omar finding some wood for a campfire

Getting the fire going

Raya, as usual, outdid herself with the delicious food.  This is when the sprinkles started coming

The tide also started really rising.  The girls were trying to stop it

Maysa, Naia, Olivia (who finally put something on over her bikini!)

Trying to stay warm in the windy rain

Roasting marshmallows for S'Mores

Hilarious

We finally gave in to the cold wind and rain and headed back to Abu Dhabi

The Diwan, the royal family's offices