Scenes from Abu Dhabi

I am sitting by our hotel pool reflecting on the last several weeks and realized we have not shared many photographs of our time here so far. Suffice it to say, this is a city that stimulates many of the senses. More to come tomorrow regarding the happenings of this past week, until then, enjoy the photos.

Looking west down the Corniche, a 9km waterfront pathway that is super pedestrian friendly. We will be living on the far west end of the Corniche when we finally move into our apartment.

Looking out over the Arabian Gulf.

Tile mosaics on the walls of the pedestrian underpass. No tunnel is left unfinished here in Abu Dhabi.

One of many parks that run parallel to the Corniche in downtown Abu Dhabi.

And one of many playgrounds that Quintus has conquered since our arrival.

The Al Mina fruit and vegetable market. Amazing fresh fruits and vegetables!

Two of the three light post art installations in the city, the missing third is of a woodpecker.

"I'm a little teapot..."

"Tourists" on the Al Marina Island section of the Corniche.

Real tourists deploying the selfie stick en route to Al Marina Island.

One of the more interesting plates of food we have encountered in our time here. I am not going to tell you what it is, just use your imagination.

And finally, it may be in the upper 80s to lower 90s here in winter, but it is still winter. Just check out the store displays complete with sweaters, scarves, and Ugg boots. I am not quite ready to go there....yet.