The Road
The National's new Saturday magazine is out, and John's piece is in it. Remember when I first arrived in late May and went on a 5-day trip as the informal Urdu translator? I learned the most about the UAE in my first week...
The road that unites the Emirates
November 14, 2008
On a five-day journey John Gravois discovers the E11, the tarmac artery that runs through the heart of the UAE – from the desolate eastern border to the glittering modernism of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The road that unites the Emirates
November 14, 2008
On a five-day journey John Gravois discovers the E11, the tarmac artery that runs through the heart of the UAE – from the desolate eastern border to the glittering modernism of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
John and Rose,
Martha and I read your piece on the "Road" between between Sunday Masses and a marriage prep session in mid-afternoon. It is wonderful! Having ridden part of that road and hearing you talk about it, allowed us to be transported back to Abu Dhabi in our minds as we rea. Your words came alive for us as we traveled with you. I only hope that many who lived through the tumultuous times of building that road and riding it with you in the piece wre as moved as we were. Thanks for getting it on the blog so quickly. We miss the three of you! Our teaching over the last two weekends and the last marriage related work I've done have allowed us to put several hundred dollars into our Abu-Baby account for the next trip. Blessings to all of you!
Dad
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Rose and John, I just want to say and to convey my sincere CONGRATULATIONS for bringing Lola into this interesting world. You both seem to be so proud as a family unit - may you be blessed. Vergilia and Henry told me. I still want to read your article and will respond soonest. All my love Max (Mathew) Paasche. Its raining in London
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