Monthly Archives: October 2016

Dubai to Naples

DUBAI TO NAPLES. There is nothing visibly older than the last two weeks in the mega rich, ultra new capitol of the United Arab Emirates. Awake at 4.00am local time, freshly made pastries and coffee, even at that hour. Brisk trip in the limo to Dubai airport and even the two hour wait there was […]

DAY 1 – DUBAI

Flying sux.  Big time.  Especially with 6 angry, tired screaming infants on the flight.  The flight was only about half full, so we got 4 seats between both of us, and were able to take turns in lying down and having a bit of horizontal down time.  My entertainment centre wasn’t working, so I mostly […]

15 Sleeps to go

It seems like forever. But it is only; 496 sleeps since Ilze and I planned to go back to Venice for the 2015 Race. 371 sleeps since I broke my leg and had to cancel the trip. 279 sleeps since I had the pins removed from my leg. 189 sleeps since entries opened for the 2016 […]