Most of the features for Skallywag Bay were shipped to Trinidad quite some time ago, but the Pirate Train is still waiting to for a few finishing touches. There won't be snow on the tracks in the Caribbean but its good to know this engine can stand up to the weather.
Homeward bound.
My work in Dubai is now done and after a week of warm temperatures and a whole lot of dust I'm anxious to head home. This morning my inbox was full of pictures of little Juniper enjoying her first snowfall and Peter on my tractor plowing my driveway. I've been waiting patiently for two years for the chance to use my new tractor for that task and when it finally snowed I'm off where it is really warm. I'm a little tempted to be jealous but then again I'll bet I have the much better tan. :)
Ready to be in the mood for Christmas
Last week when I was in Trinidad it didn't seem much like Christmas with palm trees and warm temperatures. Just the same, they were beginning the festivities and decorations and lights were abundant. This week in Dubai the sight of traditional Christmas as I know it is much rarer but still very much alive in the large malls. As I walked through a large mall tonight the bustling crowds certainly were very busy shopping. I've heard many of the workers on our project site talking of going home for the holidays. Peter's picture of snow at home has put me in the mood for the season. Late tomorrow night I'll be starting my long journey home - just in time for the holidays.
