What a trip so far!  The day started by heading into NYC on Monday and walked around the big apple for a while.  From JFK, myself and four of my fellow trip-mates boarded for the first leg to Dubai.  After arriving to some pretty intense heat and glass fogging humidity, we went out on a little photo safari for a few hours.  The air was so thick and had a haze which made for some difficult shooting, but it was an experience.

After enjoying the business lounge for Emirates Air (which is great by the way), we boarded for the second leg and daycare air.  I have never seen so many kids on a flight, who all thought it was recess!  Sleep was not an option.

Reality hit the moment we landed.  We were no longer in Kansas (and definitely not Dubai).  I think we all looked out the bus on the way to our hotel in utter amazement.  I can safely say that we will all probably leave different people.  In closing, I am here with some pretty amazing people and am truly looking forward to getting to know everyone more!

P.S.  Here is a sample of some of my pics from NYC and Dubai.