Started out today going to work. Being a holiday I was able to leave after being there for about an hour and a half...rest of the day off. No work Wed. as well. Decided to take a drive and explore. Sorry but photos take so long to upload but I will attach a few to this blog. The countryside is similar to Arizona but as you can imagine much different as far as the other things. Along the way I had to avoid these guys, all over the place! I saw more camels today than I have ever seen in my life. You do not see many of these in AZ. Word to the wise do no hit one of these rascals, it will cost you! You see the all turn into racing camels if you hit them! Goats are cheaper but roam unfettered.
I then found my way back to the main highway and went to Al Hammara. Very nice! This resort/village is undergoing massive construction and is 5 star. Golf course, Restruants, Nite Clubs, etc. big problem here is power...none...villas stand vacant because there is no power...serious issue here. All on generators!
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Take Care
Mike
7 comments:
Looks like lots of fun. Take lots of pictures!
hey dad!! I love the blog!! you are doing such a great job :-)
And it definately does NOT sound like ARIZONA!! haha
Mike, How do I get in touch with you, I'm interested in doing the same thing.
a very interesting concept for a blog. here are a few items i would love to see addressed in future posts.
did you sign a contract, if so for how long?
how much do you make?
how many hours do you have to work?
paid days off? paid flights back to america?
are your coworkers all ex-faa like you? if not, are they locals or retirees from other english speaking countries?
any language barrier with the pilots?
do you work vfr flight-following or whatever their version is?
what faa level would you estimate your center is?
adequate time off for lunch and breaks during the day?
what's your living situation like? are you out of a hotel room (which i thought might have been implied)?
do you have to pay for your own housing/food/incidentals?
do they include a car, or is that out of pocket?
can you drink alcohol?
how did you get the job? who did you contact?
pictures of any of the above would be enjoyed
Mike,
Keep the blog going for those of us trying to join you over there.
Take care brother,
Mike R
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