Back in September we had the chance to go back to Kuwait and show H the city where he was born. He has always spoken about visiting Kuwait one day, so Jenene and I were thrilled that we were able to make this dream come true for him. The last time we were there was June 2001, so it was strange to be in a place that felt somewhat familiar and quite different at the same time. We visited all our old hangouts and even got the opportunity to catch up with Jess, a colleague from the school we used to work at. Some highlights of our visit:
- · Getting through customs and purchasing a visa relatively hassle free – this would not have happened 10 years ago
- · Realising at 2am on our first night that our hotel near the airport was actually in the flight path – talk about a rude awakening
- · Visiting our old apartment building – it is good to see that it is now derelict….it probably should have been when we lived there
- · Enjoying the seafood buffet at the Crown Plaza hotel – delicious!
- · Having pancakes and shakes at Johnny Rockets
- · Shopping at the Sultan Center
- · Walking around in 47 degree (Celsius) heat and not really sweating
- · Entering the lobby on our first morning with the kids and our swimmers asking which way to the pool only to be informed that “…the pool is at our city hotel. We don’t have a pool here.”
It was all good!
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| We are really here |
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| That's right - 45 degrees Celsius at 4:30 in the afternoon! |
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| We had a great time exploring the Dhow at the Radisson Hotel |
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| Our old grocery store - good times! |
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| The best milk shakes in the world!!! |
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| Enjoying a Shwarma on the streets of Fahaheel - NICE! |
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| The coastline is truly beautiful in places |
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| Inside Kuwait Towers overlooking the city |
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| The Kuwaitis sure know how to spend their money |
