Thanks to friend JL who showed this photo on his facebook. Masahati.com is the photographer/blog for great Kuwait photos
As a part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the Big 50/20/5 Celebration here in Q8, we set off for the Fireworks display at the Kuwait Towers. We also have friend AD, also known as my Brit Studmuffin trainer (back when I was working out). It was his last night in town as he was heading to Colorado to be with his wife and child before they tackle a new adventure in Abu Dhabi.
Anyway, we set off in what we thought was plenty of time. But NO..we got caught in a genuine Celebration Traffic gridlock. We were unable to get to Gulf Road, so we got out and walked about 10 blocks. Again we thought we'd have time to eat before the fireworks but that proved to be too much. Think "MN STATE FAIR" size crowds all along a road. It was fascinating to see the Kuwaitis out to celebrate their big event...all sorts of appearel, signs, flags, masks, water guns (remember, no foam this year!). It was a little overwhelming to be among the only white people there (I think many Expats went out of town).
Although we didn't plan it, we did get to see the Royal Motorcade with the several secret service type guys, ambulances, police escorts, etc. That's always a little weird but fun to watch.
We enjoyed people watching for a while, but got hungry. So, like several others, we ended up at McDonald's which offered a fabulous seated view of the fireworks/laser light show location. However, AD got a little nervous thinking he could possibly miss his flight and as he hasn't seen his wife and child for about 6 weeks, I couldn't blame him.
We caught a cab (easily) back to our apartment and went up on the roof to see if we could see any fireworks. But no just a little light show and some neighbors trying to see the same thing.
At 8 pm, AD got in a cab and was off to the airport, leaving us behind with tears and hopes for his families well-being. (just HATE IT when people leave.. you really never know if you're going to see them again despite everyone's good intentions)
At about 9:15 we heard what we thought were fireworks, which made us glad we didn't wait from 4 pm to 9 pm to see fireworks. And this morning, I found this photo on facebook. So it was sorta like being there.
So the title Final Fireworks is more directed at AD and our wishes for his family. There's supposed to be more fireworks tonight but I think we've had enough of masks, squirtguns and honking horns.
Best to stay home and watch it on TV!
As a part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the Big 50/20/5 Celebration here in Q8, we set off for the Fireworks display at the Kuwait Towers. We also have friend AD, also known as my Brit Studmuffin trainer (back when I was working out). It was his last night in town as he was heading to Colorado to be with his wife and child before they tackle a new adventure in Abu Dhabi.Anyway, we set off in what we thought was plenty of time. But NO..we got caught in a genuine Celebration Traffic gridlock. We were unable to get to Gulf Road, so we got out and walked about 10 blocks. Again we thought we'd have time to eat before the fireworks but that proved to be too much. Think "MN STATE FAIR" size crowds all along a road. It was fascinating to see the Kuwaitis out to celebrate their big event...all sorts of appearel, signs, flags, masks, water guns (remember, no foam this year!). It was a little overwhelming to be among the only white people there (I think many Expats went out of town).
Although we didn't plan it, we did get to see the Royal Motorcade with the several secret service type guys, ambulances, police escorts, etc. That's always a little weird but fun to watch.
We enjoyed people watching for a while, but got hungry. So, like several others, we ended up at McDonald's which offered a fabulous seated view of the fireworks/laser light show location. However, AD got a little nervous thinking he could possibly miss his flight and as he hasn't seen his wife and child for about 6 weeks, I couldn't blame him.
We caught a cab (easily) back to our apartment and went up on the roof to see if we could see any fireworks. But no just a little light show and some neighbors trying to see the same thing.
At 8 pm, AD got in a cab and was off to the airport, leaving us behind with tears and hopes for his families well-being. (just HATE IT when people leave.. you really never know if you're going to see them again despite everyone's good intentions)
At about 9:15 we heard what we thought were fireworks, which made us glad we didn't wait from 4 pm to 9 pm to see fireworks. And this morning, I found this photo on facebook. So it was sorta like being there.
So the title Final Fireworks is more directed at AD and our wishes for his family. There's supposed to be more fireworks tonight but I think we've had enough of masks, squirtguns and honking horns.
Best to stay home and watch it on TV!
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Hey, Nadine. Miss you. Will you please email me? I tried sending you an email but I must have something wrong in your address. Thanks. Marlys
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