Hello from Abu Dhabi - Part 2

Sunset Safari

 

There is so much to do at the Sunset Safari!

First, we rode in those white 4-Runners all thru the sandy dunes.  Everyone was hollering and having a merry time - I was white knuckled and hanging on for dear life!!  I had to keep reassuring myself, "They do this every day, they do this every day..."  as we were spinning and sliding on the sand, twisting and turning over the crests and valleys.  It was a lot more fun once I was OUT of the car!

 

The lady standing next to me is my roommate on the ship, Adriane.  She's super nice, and lots of fun!

 

 Once we got to the Safari compound, there were camel rides, 4x4 rides, a huge dune to climb to watch the sunset...and some snowboards to slide down.  But, we ran down as fast as our legs would go.  Inside, there was a henna tattoo person, a flacon owner, a place you could try on the traditional gear - both male and female - and a little store with souvenirs and outfits you can purchase.  There were huka pipes will smelly things to smoke.  And there was yummy food with rice and something that more resembled tortillas than naan, but that's okay.  :o)

 

Ferrari World

 

One of the days we visited Ferrari World.  It's a theme park that is practically attached to the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi.  I think it's the world's largest indoor theme park...but I know it has the world's fastest roller coaster. 



 

We went on it twice.

 

 

One of the fun displays they had was to dress up as a race car driver and crew.  We had a blast and make them take about 4,000 photos of us.

 

Finally, they had a little go-cart track.  Oh my gosh - it was so fun!  I was thinking it was a little ho-hum during the first couple laps, then after everyone had cleared the starting line...all of a sudden my car got some serious "get-up!"   I had so much fun navigating the curves - and there were a lot - and keeping my traction.  I'm not sure I've ever been on a go-cart that wasn't similar to Autopia at Disneyland.  This was sooooo much better!  I was passing people and zooming around the corners.  Too bad it was only a six-minute ride.  It was awesome!