Good one, UAE!
The UAE won the Gulf Cup last week, and there was a parade held in their honour over the weekend. We didn't think to go, but were caught up in the horrendous traffic jam that resulted after it had ended.
Being stuck in traffic for 2 hours on Sheikh Zayed Road would usually be extremely frustrating. This time however, we had quite a bit of entertainment watching UAE nationals who had come from the parade and were also stuck in traffic.
No expense had been spared in decorating their [very expensive] vehicles, which were adorned with balloons, streamers, UAE flags, flower arrangements, and even huge soft toys. Oh and let's not forget the spray paint. Yep, since the win many have spray painted their cars with UAE in huge letters, hearts, dots and other expressions of national love and pride.
On top of these spray painted and heavily decorated cars many were proudly waving flags while hanging out of their car windows, some were perched on top of car bonnets while others were dancing on the rooves of their car. All while the cars were moving, albeit slowly, the roads were wet as it had been raining, and the 2 cop cars that we saw were observing.
It was, in a word, unbelievable.
5 comments:
Seems like you are getting more rain than us here in Ireland!
Sounds like an interesting journey!
They must be very proud.
I will email you tomorrow.
Yes, it was very interesting! The atmosphere was very carnival like but scary at the same time, like a horrible accident just waiting to happen.
Had another thunderstorm last night! The weather's just been incredible!!!
Come back Audrey - I miss reading your blog and seeing your wonderful photos!
Where are you, gypsy girl?
Hi Joy & Marina!
I know I haven't been blogging for a while... Promise I'll try my best to post and update next week!
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