Stop Over - Dubai

When I have to travel for 30 hours between the States and Kenya it makes it a little more fun to get a stamp in my passport and visit the country for my layover.  This trip that was Dubai.  With 15 hours and a few dollars I was able to take a train to an outdoor mall, grab some shawarma, some amazing street tea, wander the markets, try on an abaya cloak and take in the city.


Other than the wet heat I was struck by how hospitable the people of Dubai were.  Whether it was the sales clerk who sold me pillow case for a fraction of the cost so I would have "something special" or the sales associate that grabbed me two free chocolate covered dates and had me try on an abaya cloak the people of Dubai made a lasting impression.  The sweet yet spicy milk tea, the bright red, dried saffron in store windows and the reminder that everyone was selling cashmere scarves make Dubai memorable.

As I ate alone I was very aware of the call to prayer and people heading to the Masque.  

With no internet or data I read the only thing I could bring up on my phone.  Gen. 1 "In the beginning God...and God said, Let there be light," and there was light."  

I pray for the light of Jesus to be known.