We saw Coldplay on Saturday night outside on the grounds of the Emirates Palace. It was a pretty good concert with the band coming out to the cheap seats 'standing section in the back' to play a few songs. Seemed impromptu, but most likely planned and very cool. Although I really get frustrated when the 'small' girls get on the shoulders and make it even more difficult to see, perhaps if I weighed 20 lbs less I might have been able to do that too.

All night there was lightning in the distance which made for a pretty cool atmosphere. The rain came....only a few minutes into the second song and it poured! Now of course rain can always be an issue at outdoor concerts in most countries, but here in Abu Dhabi, where rain is really quite rare, it was extremely odd. Since we got here in January, we've seen a few sandstorms, but other than that it's been clear blue sunny skies. It rained for a good half hour soaking everyone to the core, thankfully we brought along garbage bags to try and keep us dry :)



Today, it continues to rain here in Abu Dhabi...like I said extremely unusual, but it's refreshing and the sounds is quite soothing.

I thought it was time to add something new to the site and went for a complete new look...enjoy!

I've also started a new photo blog from photos I take around and yes perhaps a few might slip in there that Nick took, but no one will ever know. Nick got me (really it was for us) a new super fancy camera for Christmas and it's time to put it to good use. I've got an online photo course that a friend gave me years ago...it's about time to learn some new things in photography while I have the time right now.

I'm looking to get out on the streets of Abu Dhabi and capture for all to see what it's like living here along with the future destinations we visit!

Jen's new photo blog: www.picsfromabroad.blogspot.com

and yes there is a play on words there...