Hope you continue to enjoy the site, Karen. I had a similar journey: Australia to Bahrain - so indeed, the site is an oasis.

Hi Karen, hi from Oregon.

Welcome, Karen ! My nephew travels often from Iraq and Iran and says Dubai is his favorite place !! When he gets there he knows he will get home.

welcome from Florida. This is a wonderful site.
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Welcome from Sacramento, California (Northern California)

Hello and welcome from Ontario, Canada.