A walk along the Corniche

With Jo back in the UK for two weeks my days have settled into something of a routine whilst I fill the time until starting work on 1 September. My mornings and early afternoons consist of various tasks related to obtaining my visa (which I should have by the end of this week, hurray!) or sorting out our accommodation (post about that coming soon). If I need any supplies I'll pop to one of the malls in a taxi (too hot to walk), where I will also take the opportunity to feed my Starbucks addiction (but I must not get addicted to the HUGE and delicious warm sugar coated doughnuts they sell here!).

When late afternoon comes the hotel's pool will be in the shade so I have been for a swim for the last couple of days. It's only a small pool but I'm doing my best to get some exercise. Mind you I'm getting some funny looks as I plough (slowly) backwards and forwards! I've also decided that despite the heat I need to get out and about a little more. So as dusk fell yesterday I ventured out for a walk on the Corniche, which runs along the edge of the main island. There was a nice breeze but it was still very hot, so I was rather damp when I got back.

Anyway, please find below a few of the snaps I took on my walk.

The Millennium Hotel, home for the next week or so

Looking back at the city from the Corniche

The city has a number of green spaces, which seem lovely from what I have seen so far

Reem Island, currently being developed

The sun sets, seen from the corniche

The island is made up of a number of sectors and zones, apparently it's all very confusing to navigate!

The Corniche racetrack, I mean, road

Arty (well I think it is) sunset shot

Thanks for reading as always.

Arty (well I think it is) sunset shot

 

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