Day 24 - Dubai/Kuwait
This morning was a bit subdued. Today I'd be returning to Kuwait to go back to work. After breakfast my brother got up and headed out the door to work. Shortly afterwards my sister-in-law took my niece to a doctor's appointment for another one of those infamous baby shots. And so I was the last one to leave the house today.
I packed my suitcase, locked the door and walked to the airport. Once there I checked in and went up to the lounge to wait an hour before the flight boarded. Again, we were bussed to the airplane and we all trudged up the stairs to our assigned seats. After an uneventful flight which found me alternating between sleeping and reading, we landed in Kuwait. Knowing the routine I had taken two copies of the visa application before leaving, and I had filled it in prior to landing. When I got to the visa counter, the officer couldn't make change for my KD10 bill and instead sent me across the hall to a bank. I got my KD3 for him, took my passport and visa and swept through the passport control line. Once outside I picked up my waiting bag, headed to my car and drove to the hotel. I couldn't help feeling good about going to work again. I felt refreshed. That says something about how restful the weekend with my brother and his family truly was.
Pulling into the hotel I smiled as I thought about how comfortable I feel in my "home away from home." The staff recognized me and had my same room ready. I felt this would be helpful for the staff at the restaurant for breakfast. They can check me in because they recognize me and know my room number already.
Once in my room I set up my laptop in time for an incoming Skype call from Craig back at my home church in Michigan. We connected and I was able to join the men's Sunday School class. It has been a few weeks since I had seen them, and I appreciate Craig's efforts in bringing me in. After "church" I headed down for some dinner, where I ran into a couple of people from work. We sat together and enjoyed some great conversation.
I know I promised to post some pictures tonight, but I'm really tired right now. If you can forgive me one more day I'll be sure to get some photos of different events this past weekend. Thanks!
I packed my suitcase, locked the door and walked to the airport. Once there I checked in and went up to the lounge to wait an hour before the flight boarded. Again, we were bussed to the airplane and we all trudged up the stairs to our assigned seats. After an uneventful flight which found me alternating between sleeping and reading, we landed in Kuwait. Knowing the routine I had taken two copies of the visa application before leaving, and I had filled it in prior to landing. When I got to the visa counter, the officer couldn't make change for my KD10 bill and instead sent me across the hall to a bank. I got my KD3 for him, took my passport and visa and swept through the passport control line. Once outside I picked up my waiting bag, headed to my car and drove to the hotel. I couldn't help feeling good about going to work again. I felt refreshed. That says something about how restful the weekend with my brother and his family truly was.
Pulling into the hotel I smiled as I thought about how comfortable I feel in my "home away from home." The staff recognized me and had my same room ready. I felt this would be helpful for the staff at the restaurant for breakfast. They can check me in because they recognize me and know my room number already.
Once in my room I set up my laptop in time for an incoming Skype call from Craig back at my home church in Michigan. We connected and I was able to join the men's Sunday School class. It has been a few weeks since I had seen them, and I appreciate Craig's efforts in bringing me in. After "church" I headed down for some dinner, where I ran into a couple of people from work. We sat together and enjoyed some great conversation.
I know I promised to post some pictures tonight, but I'm really tired right now. If you can forgive me one more day I'll be sure to get some photos of different events this past weekend. Thanks!
