Inspiring

Just had to share this video when I came across it today




Kirby Chambliss - Two time champion of Red Bull Air Race

Knitting and Etoiles

Friday I met with the girls in Dubai for a knitting day! We met at our usual Caribou Coffee only this time at Dubai Festival City. We got great news from Charmaine the other day so it was great fun to see her and chat with her about all the excitement. We all sat for hours chatting, knitting and drinking coffee and honestly it's one of my favorite ways to spend a day.

After that I hurried home to get ready for a big night out in Abu Dhabi. My husband and I went out to Al Wahda Mall to have dinner and to check this out....

It's the Red Bull Air Race Village!!


This year (yes, I go every year) they added a red carpet with pictures from all the different races last year. The pictures were fantastic and I felt like a SUPERSTAR walking down the red carpet.


And look! An entire air plane sitting in the mall!

The Red Bull Air Race Village is a lot of fun. They have games where you can fly planes through the same track that pilots must navigate in order to win the race. Also if you get there at just the right time the sampling girls might be handing out Red Bulls.

After the Village we headed over to Etoiles Club at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi where the race day countdown party was in full swing.

I thought the entrance to the club was great.


They had a game inside where you actually sit and pilot the Red Bull Plane. SO MUCH FUN!
(Sorry the pic is so dark but ya'know clubs are dark)
We had such a great time that we ended up staying out WAY LATER than we had planned so...

On Saturday I spent the entire day sleeping and lounging around the house. Bliss. Pure bliss.

Red Bull Air Race 2009

Red Bull Air Race is heading to Abu Dhabi once again. The World Championship is kicking off in Abu Dhabi as it does every year and then will head on to San Diego California!

This is so exciting! It will be the third time I head out to watch the race and I tell you it gets better and better every year. The planes do amazing tricks, there's usually a helicopter which flies upside down (AMAZING) and some great entertainment to kick off the show. I like to head out with some friends, kick back, relax and enjoy the race.





So if you want to be a part of the fun there's a few things you should know:
When: April 17th, Qualifying day. April 18th, Race Day
Where: Abu Dhabi Corniche
How much: It's free! That's the best part. Just show up and enjoy the show.
Who: Check out the race details here
Bonus: If you want endless Red Bull, something to eat and a place to sit then buy tickets from Time Out Abu Dhabi to one of the VIP lounges for some extra comfort

Hope to see you there!


Photos from here & here

what a weekend...

we had Red Bull Air Race this weekend here in Abu Dhabi and it was fantabulous... there were planes, there were sky divers and we even had a helicopter that could fly up side down



over all it was a blast and worth getting there early for a good spot in the shade and a good view of the show (Thank You Hilton). i'll try to post some pics soon!

the other exciting news is that is only 7 days my family will start to arrive and the festivities will begin! we have a desert safari planned that i am very excited about seeing my mom on a camel. hehehe

you may not hear from be until after the big day and things start to calm down again but don't worry i'll be back! and i'll still try to post before "D" day or rather "W" day ; )