A Cultural Experience...

What a cool day I've had today (6th December).

I went with Meriana to her School Christmas Party.  We played lots of games, participated in loads of Christmas activities and ate lots of food.
Here are some photos of Meriana, her family and I:

Decorating Cookies

Making a Christmas Tree Decoration

 I didn't quite get a photo with Santa because Meriana was too fast for the camera and when she went back for a photo I was too busy playing with the other children at Sunflower School.

After the Christmas Party, Nana Kim, Grandad Kevin and Matua Peter took me to the Al Qattara Art Centre and a traditional souq (sook), which is an open-air market place.

AL QATTARA ART CENTRE

Me next to the UAE Flag

We saw a traditional Emirati Men's Dance called a Yola.
Here are some photos and a link.  (I hope you can access the link to view the video of the dancing I saw) Yola Dance at Al Qattara Souq

I got to sit in a traditional Arab Tent (Khaimah)

I am having loads of fun and learning a lot of things about the UAE.  We have a trip planned for the zoo here in Al Ain over the next week or so.

I hope you had a great time at Wellington Zoo?

Thanks to Patience, Kyrah and Room 9 Rockets for your questions and comments on my previous post.
When I find out the information about the animals here in the UAE and how they cope with the heat I will write another post about all the interesting animal facts.  Hopefully this is before you finish school for the holidays.

Although I am enjoying my time here and all my new experiences, I miss you all very much.
Time for me to get some sleep.
Until my next post, take care and I will blog again soon.

Love from
Charlie xxx