1st up: Sorry for the delay on the post..but things have been busy and getting over the time change/jet lag is no joke.
I'd like to dedicate this blog episode to my Cali family... Thanks again for meeting me for Starbucks, Chicken Tikka Masala, and coming to my going away sweet treat "party." It meant a lot to spend my last few days on the West Coast with you, and I miss you guys already!
Landed in Turkey...found a prayer room (masjid/mosque) in the airport... hung out there and met up w/ a fellow teacher that I had previously met at the LAX airport.... who I would later become SUPER cool with.... Alhamdoolah!
Later on.... we went on a guided tour of Sheikh Zayeed Grand Mosque
Sheikh Zayeed Grand Mosque, exterior & interior pics
Salah clocks to indicate prayer time.
Found an amazing dollar store... & even crazy different food choices in the grocery store
I'd like to dedicate this blog episode to my Cali family... Thanks again for meeting me for Starbucks, Chicken Tikka Masala, and coming to my going away sweet treat "party." It meant a lot to spend my last few days on the West Coast with you, and I miss you guys already!
The flight over was great as some know (posted on FB) had a whole 3-seater to myself... free Turkish Airline slippers, toiletry kit, blanket, and yummy food (all halal).
5hrs later.. I arrive in Abu Dhabi... Yeahhahaha!!!! 
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| "pocketbook" sprayer |
Day 2, or 3, IDK..they all kind of run together.... BIG BUS TOUR of Abu Dhabi City!
Met a new friend @ the mall.... 
and even got to pray salah at the mall.....
and even got to pray salah at the mall.....
Later on.... we went on a guided tour of Sheikh Zayeed Grand Mosque
Sheikh Zayeed Grand Mosque, exterior & interior pics
Salah clocks to indicate prayer time.
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| Woman's wudu area |
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| squatty potty w/ "pocketbook" sprayer |
Then came Sunday.... the 1st day of the work week... Orientation day... armed with my favorite perfume, we headed out to the Intercontinental Hotel.... we met up with fellow colleagues and eagerly awaited our city and school location information....
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| Thanks Mrs. Romero |
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| Nimo (Greatest Aly & Sister in Islam) |
Alhamdoolah Yeahhhh !!!!! I'm in Abu Dhabi... At Al Ehsan School teaching Kindergarten
Yes.... this is the same name of the Sunday School I worked in Cali #CelestineProphecy
So.... that's been the last 5days in a nutshell... If we haven't spoken yet... I will do my best to call but the internet is a bit spotty here... but hey its free... can't complain!
Until next Blog, FBpost, Email, Tango, Magic Jack, Face Time.....& the other side of the sun!
-AJ
AJ...this is great! I love all the pics. This will be a wonderful experience for you that I'm sure you'll never forget. Hopefully I'll get to come visit you soon. The kids well love you too! Be safe sweetie.
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I'm so happy to see all that u have posted. Love it as always. Insha Allah u will have more time to do more soon. We miss u.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to read about the start of your memorable journey. Thank you so much for sharing all those fabulous photos. I wish my hubby and I had the time to spend the day at Abu Dhabi when we were in Dubai. We so wanted to see the great mosque. I am glad you are enjoying your first days and have a job! how cool. Can't wait to hear about your first week working. I wish you happiness, joy, good health and a successful job.
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