This past Saturday I was the second chaperon for the Sir Bani Yas field trip (I paid my own way those who think professors are spoiled here!). I have been wanting to go for over four years - so it was kind of like a dream come true!
Dr. Batoul and students in her Operations Management organised the trip - and yes, it is possible to get students to come on the weekend!
Sir Bani Yas Island is a project that was start over 40 years ago by Sheikh Zayed as a nature reserve - and there is now a wonderful hotel that you can stay at and go on safaris to see the animals, archery and many other activities (which we didn't do so I can't comment on).
Here is the wikipedia link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Bani_Yas
It was quite amazing... and I will let my photos do the talking!
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| We arrive after a longish drive... past the turnoff for Liwa... this is our "ferry" |
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| On the bus - I am sure the few tourists who were with us were wondering "what the heck?" |
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| Flamingos on the ride to the hotel - I think they are prettier, was told by one student that "they are prettier on the plate Miss" (there is strictly no hunting on this island of course) |
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| Group photo with Dr. Batoul |
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| Our half the group ready to go on the safari! |
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| Giraffes! A gift from Kenya to Sheikh Zayed |
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| I think this one is called Reem... |
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| Mahas and other "Dhabs" relaxing in the shade |
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| A very cool thing to see! |
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| After lunch we arrive to practice some archery |
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| The boys do well |
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| I do better of course :) (I will never say if that sign means 10 feet or 10 metres!) |
I knew you were a talented girl, but I didn't know I would have to add bullseye master to the list. <3
ReplyDeleteI am a girl of many hidden talents Kathleen :)
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