Al Mamzar

Everyone needs that quick inspo to get through the day... And a simple Birthday invitation at Al Mamzar Beach Park, turned out to be all that! It's a beach and a park in one! (Pun intended.) Of course it's ought to be fun with family and friends together, not to mention, the scrumptious Filipino foods we enjoyed while we happily seated ourselves on the banig... I really missed that! I didn't mind going back and forth for another round of liempo and sisig! But other than that, I was glad to meet the waves Mamzar Beach can boast of, since most beaches here in the UAE are calm and serene. Us girls enjoyed riding the waves and only did I realize there how powerful waves can be. I shall dedicate a more detailed post on that, InshaAllah ;)

 

For now, I wanted to share this dreamy bougainvillea sweet spot I kept eyeing on since we came. It was only in the afternoon, when it's about time to go home, that we had seconds to take pictures of it! There couldn't have been any perfect time of the day. I've always had thoughts of having a dreamy photo against what seems a floral heaven, an inspiration I might have imbued from Gary Pepper and Miss Jones. Life is but a dream... come true.

Chill Pill

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Latest songs synced into my iPod that has this chill, easy and laidback vibe. Perfect for morning anthems, road trip tunes or beach sounds (or whatever for an instant good vibes!) :) It is only while writing this blog that I found out that the genre of these songs fall under Melodic House or Tropical House (just an additional piece of info)... Thanks to 8tracks for hooking me up with some sick curated playlist and my love in search for uncharted music.

Listen!!
(the last two are my favourites!)

Voices (Tribute to the Police) - Henri X Koloman Vuchs

High Hopes - Kodaline (Filous Remix)

History - Le P feat. Michael Jackson

Happiness - Chris Malinchak feat. MNEK

Colourblind - Le Loups feat. Cybil

Big City Life - Mattafix (Leex Remix)

Shine - Felix Jaehn

Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders

Fujeirah

 

 

As part of the catching up to-do, I have something to blog about... Me and my silly adventures ;)

 This trip is a proof that my being a wanderlust is just too strong and unstoppable. Well, I'm not always sure what I'll do, but I'll do it. Seriously, travelling to Fujeirah with my Kuya's barkada, which is named under the alias 'Power Puff Rangers' (don't ask me why), was uncalled for! It took some 2 hour drive from Dubai and me at the back of a 2-seater Peugeot was well worth the sikip! (Lol! That's what I get being the bunso of the group. No harm done. Promise.)

The road to Fujeirah is an endless view of sand, a few camels (yup!) and a range of rocky mountains! We even had to stop for a few snaps of those natural wonders. First time to see UAE's nature in all it's glory, which is a testimony that I'm finally out of Dubai!

We spent the whole day chillax-ing, barbecue-ing, and lounging on our banig on the beachfront. Naaaks, Pinoy-style! The best part was at sun down when the group finally decided to get into the water. The speedy boat ride that brought us to "Shark Island" reminded me so much of the Philippines, Bohol to be exact. I just love the salt in my hair, sea breeze and clear blue waters. Made me feel close to home in that moment. Since we reached Khor Fakkan beach, water activities like parasailing and jetskiing grabbed our attentions at once. I really wanted to parasail. I just want to! To quench my wanderlust and thirst for adventure. And unexpectedly, I did fly that day! The fright and nervousness you feel just by watching other people do it slowly drifted away. (Wave after wave *wink) Once we were released from the boat, the feeling of smoothly taking off the ground was amazing!! Just letting go. Up there, all noise was shunned, the gush of the waves was enough pleasant sounds to listen to while the view of the mountains shaping up the coast makes you want to stay, up there. I've come to realize what peaceful really is. I was suddenly jealous of what the birds get to view at their own will. Sadly, I couldn't document that experience which I'd love to share! I should invest on a GoPro real soon.  

Unexpected rocky mountains and some parasailing action, Fujeirah will be a memory of firsts!

 

 

(c) photos grabbed from Kuya Jun, Ate Mich, Ate Che and Ate Jojie



Jumeirah

 

The cousins and I made the most of the short vacay and our go-to place - the b e a c h! The sun worshippers in us loved to catch some tan :) And, the-everyday-sunny-in-Dubai made it a perfectly strong Summer weather. We took the moment to hit Jumeirah first thing in the morning and woke up to a breather - the Burj Al Arab as our backdrop, the taste of the salty (salty!) sea and the crowd of fellow beach goers who went kayaking and circuit training and were there to enjoy the holiday too.

A happy and meaningful Eid Al Fitr to all my Muslim friends, family and colleagues!

P.S hold-on just yet for another of our TravelDiary over Eid ;)

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Mosque

How Grand could my quick trip to Abu Dhabi get than by ticking the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque off my bucket list! Coming to Grand Mosque was an actual twist of fate, unintentional and unexpected. But I have always believed in the famous saying that things happen for a reason. Believe it or not, before all of this, I had just come from sobs and tears streaming down my face. (Tell me about it) But only at the mere sight of humongous white domes and pillars against cloudless blue skies under the powerful Arab sun made me feel what heaven might be (is) like. The Grand Mosque echoes the Emirati Heritage of Islamic Architecture. And for the first time, I felt privileged to be covered in full black Abaya showing only the beauty of the face, just like a Muslim Woman's way of life. I was brought to a still, soaking up the Emirate in all it's Islamic glory. Coming to Grand Mosque was like finding an oasis in the middle of the desert. Telling me that there is always something out there bigger and greater than us. Plus, making a new friend! ;)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

"In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful."