Gold Trimmings, Rolex Clocks, yes it's Dubai!

First impression of Dubai, gold trimmings, rolex clocks everywhere, palm trees, yup they have money and they're not afraid to show it. Oh and yeh, it's HOT!! It's a whopping 95 degrees at night.

You definitely feel the stares as a solo female traveler strolling across the airport. But I was comforted by my choice of clothing, a floor sweeping skirt and a nice cotton jacket. A designer bag and I would fit right in, at least in my head. Fashion is eminent here, and the women have the handbags to prove it.

More to come.

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Destination Dubai/India

En route to Microsoft Research India's (MSRI) summer school on socio-economic development in Bangalore, India. Stuck on a plane right now to Dubai for 14 hrs. If I had any takers I would swap a kidney for a window, and even throw in a liver for first class. I have almost always flown at a window seat, no luck this time, but I think I'll survive. I have about 10 papers to get through before I get there, which is sometime in the next two days.

On the bright side, at least my bag just got bumped to business class...since all the other luggage that went in after mine have now conveniently occupied all the overhead space. Yay me!

See you in the future!

- Posted from an iPhone