Monthly Archives: December 2011

Homeward Bound

Posted on December 16, 2011 by rrettenmier

After returning home from The Middle East, we had 5 nights in Albania before our flight back to Calgary for the holiday season. We spent Wednesday night hosting a Christmas party with some of our friends we have made over … Continue reading →

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Dubai

Posted on December 13, 2011 by rrettenmier

Our last 2 nights in Abu Dhabi were spent visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Emirates Palace Hotel, both truly amazing places to visit. We left for Dubai on Friday December 9th, after Dan played a round of … Continue reading →

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Yas Island and Abu Dhabi

Posted on December 7, 2011 by rrettenmier

On Saturday, December 3rd we awoke at 4am to begin our long journey to the United Arab Emirates. We picked up Bardhyl and Irvin, 2 of Dan’s work colleagues, in Fier and then made the 2 hour drive to Tirana … Continue reading →

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Next Stop. The U.A.E.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by rrettenmier

Just wanted to let you know that we leave for Dubai on December 3 and return to Albania on December 11th. Dan has a 5 day training course in Abu Dhabi. It is our first trip to the Middle East … Continue reading →

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