Finally Getting into a Routine

Hello All,

I took this picture of an Arab family while in Dubai. I have just found this culture to be so congenial. Thought you'd enjoy.

I think I'm finally falling into a routine and got a decent night's sleep for the first time since arrival. One of the guys on the team let me use one of his mattress toppers until my ordered one arrived in the mail... not something I thought of. Thankfully, I ordered a very thick one.

Little details to share. We brush our teeth here using bottled water and needless to say, only drink bottled water which is literally everywhere. Also, I have an air conditioning unit in my room so that makes it very comfortable.

I met my European Police counterparts yesterday, one from Great Britain and one from Estonia.... they seem like good gents. I also met a woman serving in the Armenian Army at a local coffee shop and we had a very pleasant conversation. It was good to speak with another woman even though she was much younger than I am.

Not sure about the rules for taking pictures yet, but will figure that out soon. Needless to say security is very important and I can only share so much.

Peace and love to All.

GAIL