So it is just Courtney and I alone in the deserts of Oman... It's been a
roller coaster for the past week, preparing for the departure of staff,
either for good or just for the holiday. It was hard to say goodbye to
good friends and to wrap our heads around the fact that we will be in
Dibba alone. Our house is empty (clean for once... but empty) and we
have found ourselves missing our messy roommates. It's been surprisingly
emotional and sort of scary being in this crazy country alone, with
only each other to depend on. But we are thriving!
But amongst the goodbyes and work, we have been craving some Christmas
spirit! Needless to say, Christmas is not a huge thing here in Oman and
the UAE. So in order to satisfy this craving, Courtney and I are
creating our own Christmas in Oman!
Our mini tree and some Christmas treats provided by the amazing care package sent by my loving parents!
The Christmas pillow I HAD to have!
Some little tags that also came in the package...
Courtney's star!
Our lights and stockings! We didn't really think through the lights because they flash and play Christmas music at this annoying high pitch... but we love 'em anyway!
So that is our holiday masterpiece... Courtney and I leave on the 26th for our amazing 2-week vacation in Malaysia, Borneo and Singapore. We are going to hike Mt. Kinabalu, visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, spend three days and two nights on a river safari on the Kinabatagan, celebrate Courtney's 25th birthday, relax on the beach and visit the Teman Negara rainforest. Then we will head to Singapore to spend some time with my parents and Em! We are super excited and ready for some legit R&R!
Merry Christmas!!!!
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