Looking out

Since, the temperature has risen and the town is mostly slush, but looking out the other day, it was beautiful!

My Stockholm neighbourhood

in winter appearance!

The Mother of all Journeys

Google and the Russian railways let you travel along the Trans-Siberian railway online - check it out here! Complete with sound-effects and maps.

Snow in Stockholm

Snow has miraculously crippled Stockholm this week. It's ok and even beautiful as long as one doesn't try to go anywhere, especially using public transport. It's not too good for my "going back to live"-motivation, though.

All these photos are taken in my immediate downtown neighbourhood.

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi doesn't get much more impressive, I think.

Mughal-style details

Both the layout of the gardens and the details of the decorations betray a distinct Mughal inspiration, at least to my eyes.

Fountains

The use of water in planning gardens is an ancient art, perfected with time.

Seven stars...?

Some views of Emirates Palace.

Global Village

Dubai Global Village is a hilarious kombination of exhibition grounds, souq and funfair - lots of local and Arab families visit.

Sharjah souq

Interiors from the modern central souq in Sharjah!

Sniff's personal favourite

Sniff loooves machinery!

Loading boats in Dubai

Also in Dubai, a large number of boats are loaded, probably for regional traffic.

Dubai Creek

I really didn't get any feeling at all for Dubai before visiting the creek the first time, which actually has a genuine atmosphere. Here from the Deira side.

Sheikh Zayed Road

Driving south through Dubai at dusk, approaching Dubai Marina.