Wednesday, May 14, 2008

My first impressions of Sharjah..

The 4-hour flight to start off with, was annoying. We had to wait in the airport for 4 hours, to finally board the silly plane. Once on board, my heart was in my throat and i had to suppress a few screams (because, i am scared of heights) as we took off the runway. I began to relax a little once the drinks and food were served. We landed at Dubai airport at an ungodly hour. The folks and i wandered around a little aimlessly at first and then we asked a huge Shake-man where to go and he replied back in Hindi "Neeche Jao". Multilingual folks these. We had to collect our original Visas from a counter and then go back up again to get it stamped from the other airport dudes. Shake-men are quite hot. They come in various shapes, sizes and heights much like our Indian men. They have very sharp features though and you can't help but take a second look and flash them a nice flirty smile.

Next, we collected our luggage from the luggage belt (for which we had to wait for another 1 hour) and we walked out of the airport, to be hit with a blast of really skin piercing hot air. We could feel heat bouncing off the roads and on to our faces. We walked around a little to spot my brother; mum made a passing comment about his punctuality and we continued staring into space. I suddenly felt a huge slap on my back and a "Welcome to Dubai Branson family". We stood there right at the entrance of the airport group hugging each other and giggling like a bunch of teenagers. It was a very Brady Bunch sort of a moment.

Next we rolled the luggage trolley to the car park and drove out of the airport. We looked in awe at all the enormous buildings and heavy traffic on the roads at 3am in the morning. I wanted to stick my head out like a dog and take snaps right away, but i was too fagged out from the nightmarish plane ride. I was half asleep by the time we got home. Nice sloppy kisses and huge bear hugs were exchanged with the cousin and the granny who were wide-awake and waiting for us.

I somehow managed to shirk off my clothes and get into my night suit and I crashed into bed like a pile of heavy wood. I was dead to the world for the next 8 hours. I got up the next morning with the sun shining right into my eyes. For a minute, I wondered if I was dead and God had finally come to say Hi. Then I opened my eyelids a little more and scanned the room around me. I walked out on to the balcony and looked down at the 13 floors below us. Cars on the road looked like small toys and people walking around looked like little moving dots. There were huge buildings everywhere and a nice harbor with ships and a good view of the sea. This place truly epitomized the word "Urban Jungle".

I think I'll truly enjoy my 1-month stay here. I could really get used to being pampered by the family and exploring this land some more.

12 comments:

--xh-- said...

have heard a lot about the countries :-D enjoy the vecation and pampering :) there r lot of stuff to see there, keep us posted... :-D
come back with lotof sweet memories...

Ashika said...

I want to go to Sharjah. NOW!

cm chap said...

WOW.. G3 is having galla time... Enjoy buddy....
Have fun.... go around places... Start at Arab men... Arab chicks also too good...

Ha Ha.. Loved ur comment on my post.... I can give one if u want... ha ha....
Shall catchup once ur back to Chennai... I wil also be back by then...

Anonymous said...

you slept on the road? the sun hit ur eyes?

Mustang said...

good to hear .. have a good time.

cheers
D

Anonymous said...

sharjah! wow...! enjoy...!!!! :)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

Simply enjoyyyyy & keep posting !!
TC
CU

Anonymous said...

Enjoiiiiiii babes!!! yeah, please get me a Sheikh (Shake or whatever) man while u come back. Tall, handsome with a deep base voice. Most importantly, he should understand and appreciate metal/heavy/thrash/(ALL KINDA rock music). will give u my number n address once u confirm the receipt of such a treat!!!

Vadapoche said...

Hmmm, smart gal, runs away from Chennai smarting under 43 degrees of sunshine and lands in the desert! From the fat into the fire, thank god for airconditioning!

Arunima said...

enjoy and get pampered while you can get it.

Da Rodent said...

hmm.. I find myself clutch my seat every takeoff and landing. I guess i actually love my stupid life :P

Anonymous said...

Sharjah? Bleh! that place is ruled by a bunch of madcaps. You should go north and check out the mountains of musandam.

On second thoughts maybe you should stay at home, your car might get stuck on the melted tar :P