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Surprise Visitor!

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  Our nephew James came to visit for a long weekend and we packed a lot into a short time!  The photo above came from our desert safari.  Below, a group photo of us with our new NFL friend Dan who plays for the Steelers. Oryx - an elk-like creature indigenous to the region Falcon demonstration.  They are a big deal here and have been used for hunting for thousands of years. Today, falconry is more of a royal sport and a symbol of national heritage.  What UAE safari would be complete without a camel ride?! Professional camel jockey Sunset after the falconry demonstration  Earlier in the day, en route to the desert, we caught a glimpse of the camel racetrack. Apparently, there are 3 types of camels - racing camels, riding camels, and camels that are eaten.  They also have pedigrees like dogs. Some prized camels can sell for over $1M equivalent.  Below— The Museum of the Future. One of the coolest buildings in Dubai.  Kind of a museum of science...