Last weekend was the Dubai marathon and 10k. In spite of a lack of training and over indulgence at Christmas, I managed to get round in just under 55 minutes. As this picture shows, I look more like I've just finished the marathon (well, you try running over 6 miles at 7 in the morning!).
One of the best things about living here is definitely the climate. Although it's mid-winter, we've been down to the (nearly deserted) beach for the past couple of weekends and it's great having the 4x4 to be able to drive down to the water's edge.
I still haven't managed to get a car and am back in a hire car after a couple of weeks risking the crazy cab drivers to work and back. I almost bought a Dodge Charger but backed out at the last minute after Janet turned her nose up at it and I had some nagging doubts after the test drive about it being a bit under-powered (after all, it only has 250BHP from a 3.5L engine and I can't afford the 5.7 or 6L versions!). It still remains favourite but I'm also looking at some 4x4s. There are some pretty bad stories about crashes involving small cars, and you do feel very vulnerable in a saloon car when a Nissan Armada (bigger than the Spanish fleet!) cuts you up with the owner on his mobile not noticing you're there.
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