INTER2006.. You are being a little harsh, my friend, no?,
I brought my children here to have those very same experiences that I had had ten years ago in the UAE. They learned so many positive things that night. .and so did I.
There was no question of my guilt at putting them at risk. There were plenty of people camping along that shoreline that day. I trusted in the fact that a) the car wouldn't break down, b) that as so many others were camping, it would be ok and c) that human nature is ultimately good.
Accidents happen. And I'm damn glad I met the guys that I did and not you.
TallG- what we going to do?! I think Ireland/Wales will be the reckoner.. it was only France and we were looking ok:) Happy St David's Day!
Thanks guys for all the constuctive feedback. I have learned not to venture that far out with just one car- especially if it means potentially having to pack up after dark.
I'm so glad that my post was taken by most in the spirit in which it was written. No matter what other frustrations arise as a result of living in the MIddle East, there are times when you still get blown away by how awesome the Locals are..as Red_Pope pointed out, the desert is their playing field.. and frankly,it sounds good to me.
Everyone involved that night set such an examplary example how good and open people can be and I'm just blown away by it all:)
Noone comes here unless they want to have an adventure, do they? I had the best.. and yes, it could have turned out worse, and I have learned lessons.. but it was priceless and it will stay with me forever.
Oh yeah, and I'm yet to swear at one of them, and it's already Sunday.. there's time.. Just get me in the car on Salwa Road:)
INTER2006.. You are being a little harsh, my friend, no?,
I brought my children here to have those very same experiences that I had had ten years ago in the UAE. They learned so many positive things that night. .and so did I.
There was no question of my guilt at putting them at risk. There were plenty of people camping along that shoreline that day. I trusted in the fact that a) the car wouldn't break down, b) that as so many others were camping, it would be ok and c) that human nature is ultimately good.
Accidents happen. And I'm damn glad I met the guys that I did and not you.
TallG- what we going to do?! I think Ireland/Wales will be the reckoner.. it was only France and we were looking ok:) Happy St David's Day!
Thanks guys for all the constuctive feedback. I have learned not to venture that far out with just one car- especially if it means potentially having to pack up after dark.
I'm so glad that my post was taken by most in the spirit in which it was written. No matter what other frustrations arise as a result of living in the MIddle East, there are times when you still get blown away by how awesome the Locals are..as Red_Pope pointed out, the desert is their playing field.. and frankly,it sounds good to me.
Everyone involved that night set such an examplary example how good and open people can be and I'm just blown away by it all:)
Noone comes here unless they want to have an adventure, do they? I had the best.. and yes, it could have turned out worse, and I have learned lessons.. but it was priceless and it will stay with me forever.
Oh yeah, and I'm yet to swear at one of them, and it's already Sunday.. there's time.. Just get me in the car on Salwa Road:)