To celebrate Christmas, my colleagues organized a Dhow Cruise at Dubai creek... and even if I was on local leave, I joined them. After my colleagues picked me up at the bus stop where I met that cheerful lady, I just found myself at the side of the creek with my colleagues and their own families, having our photo shots taken in groups and mini-groups while waiting for the dhow to sail on water.
Hmmm... the scent of salty water and the smell of the sea vessel's running engine reminded me of those boat trips back home that my family used to take when traveling from one island to another.
The food was yummy and similar to the ones served during a Desert Safari. There was also a belly dancer. My colleagues joined her dancing... and even continued to dance even after she left the "stage". I clapped my hands much (and loudly) until my palms turned pink. I had a wonderful time watching them have fun until my laughter and smiles made my face muscles ache.
The dhow cruise lasted for about two hours... and my colleagues dropped me home (not at the bus stop, thanks to them and to God) around 11 pm.
Going on a Dhow Cruise is like living on this earth. The dhow moves and you're "stuck" with strangers as your co-passengers on a "sailing boat"... and these people will remain strangers even after the boat docks. But if you're with your family and friends, being "stuck" there while the boat is sailing on the water isn't a bad idea after all.
You also get the chance to clap your hands... and the chance to laugh and smile until your face muscles ache.
Thursday, December 16, 2004
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2 comments:
great post! good that you've become addicted to blogging. keep it up,
gnoakita nila ang dhow sa amazing race! daw fishing boat sya, no? hmmm... may misa de gallo man kamo da?
juls, i think dhows used to be "fishing boats" and "pearl-diving boats" of local arabs in the past... but these days, the dhows are "transformed" into boats for tourist visits and for dhow cruises. :)
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