Why do people fear what they do not understand? why is it that they  loathe,disrespect and discriminate against what they do not understand?

Recently Mr.Andy of www.andymack.com posted  some lovely photos of his very short stay in Dubai.. Unfortunately these pictures also included shots of a local family consisting of two ladies,thier mother and thier brother,they were unaware of his friendly lens swallowing them. To an American in NewYork, or a Japanese in Tokyo or an African from Tanzania, taking photos of women may be as normal as breathing. However,there is a long list of countries that would be so offended by this action. Including where I am from. Generally and widespreadly, women do not want thier pictures taken and publicly displayed. Men especially do not want thier precious wives paraded online publicly for the sake of tourism or whatever. As much as this may sound absurd or illogical to alot, it is the truth and it will remain the truth. We as people must learn to live with each other. Since the invention of the aeroplane and the internet, people of different races and religions are forced to face each other more and more. That does not mean we are obliged to influence or even comprise another person's cultures and traditions. What may be normal in your culture could very well be a taboo in my culture. In America, it is considered normal for a student to address his or her teacher by  thier first name,is it even normal for a student to address his or her teacher with words like "Hey - Yo - ". Try doing that in many other countries in the world, I guarantee you will feel the same you incurred. Bringing Personal size pizzas to class, fried chicken from Kentucky seem to be normal in US educational instistutions. However this would be considered great insult to people from different countries. It is supposedly customary in the US to leave a tip after eating or buying food from a restaurant. Yes, even if you ordered to go (parcel) or you only ordered a simple cup of coffee at your table, you are expect to tip at least 20% of the bill. Where as in my country is it rare to tip, the only time I have ever seen people tip are at large 5-star restaurants.

Instead of trying to manipulate or change another person's traditions and cultures, why not try to understand it? If one is too retarted or ignorant to even understand, then out of simple dignity and respect to mankind and humanity, simply accept other traditions.

I feel happy though, no matter how different cultures and traditions are. I still see compassion and care exist among different countries. Thanks Andy.

Because I travel frequently and usually total traveling time is never less than 22 hours. I needed to find  a way to make these horrendous 22 hours ( if not more ) fly by. The way my journey is broken is simple. I board a plane in USA heading towards a European country. The country in europe depends on the plane ticket i buy (which is usually at last minute). So far ive been to Charles De Gaul  in France, Amsterdam Schiphol in Holland, both London Heathrow and London Gatwick in the United Kingdom, Aeropuerto de Barcelona in Spain,Frankfurt Airport in Germany and Zürich Aiport in Switzerland.

My favorite airport is Aeropuerto de Bacelona,Spaniards are cool. The prettiest lookin airport would have to be Charles De Gaul in  Paris, France. Amsterdam Schipol is the funkyest.

I check this site before visiting new airports.

According to cnn.com, The World's Best Airport Lounges for 2004:

1. Cathay Pacific
2. Emirates
3. Gulf Air
4. Malaysia Airlines
5. Qantas
6. SAS Scandinavian Airlines
7. Virgin Atlantic
8. Asiana Airlines
9. British Airways
10. South African Airways

But nothing comes close to Abu Dhabi International Airport -AUH-. Did you know it was designed by Aeroports de Paris and was finished in 1980. It was designed to resemble an Oasis in the desert which would be surrounded by both greenery and sand. The theme was trying to represent an Oasis.

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Its 4:20am, my flight is in 12 hours and 20 mins. I usually stay up a whole day before the flight. This way im so exhausted ill sleep for at least 5 hours. Thats pretty much the journey from the States to some European country.  This way I wake up convienently in the transit airport.

I have noticed two common emotions when coming bach home. The first half of the journey is spent spinning between the frustration of a 23 hour journey and  the bliss soon to come true. The latter half of the journey (arrival at transit airport). Here everything changes to excitement and planning. Listing everything that needs to be accomplished. Sometimes only alBaasha can cure an injured soul. Right Mr.Cage ?

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Im going to bed for a few hours.

Fourth of July in the US is a big day, people celebrate Independance Day by grilling and cooking outside. Alot of friends and family gather. Alot of people get on thier bikes and topless cars and go Kruzing in the Indiana Country....there is nothing but fields...corn is plentiful ...fun to drive on..

Here are a few peeks of what I did...

every one has a place where they feel most at home..a  place where there are no formalities and just natural to them...

                              its as if he has never been more comfortable

                               the bike is moving

                                  not alot of people can do this

                             i care not where i go, i care not what becomes

                             of me..for i am in bliss

uaecbg.com, a very fun website with loads of pictures and clips of uae bikers...

watch out guys

Because I drive a red sports car people tend to assume that I am ready to race any time. Today was interesting though, this rather elderly guy in his Mercedes E55 AMG/// decided to challenge me. Even though i wasnt in the mood...still passed him though ;)

Things  are looking better, i am a few moons shy from coming home..

i feel guilty for not waxing n polishin my car as much as these guys..