slacking off with too much to tell

Matt: Yes, it's been a very long time, I'm sorry. I really have been extremely busy with work and play.

The end of April saw an amazing trip to Nepal with Lenny, Barry, Rebecca, Annalisa and Matt. It was great, hiking, paragliding, cycling, caving, camping, white water rafting, kayaking. Really enjoyed the whole experience, even with the political uprising, tension, beatings and everywhere being forcibly closed by the Maoist.

Photo Selection here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=432068&id=600455211&l=eaafd58e5a

Since coming back there has been even more fun and games. I got older for one, but my birthday seemed to last almost a week, so thanks to all my wonderful friends who made it a lot of fun.

During that time I did a multitude of activities: InDoor Skydiving, Standup Paddle Boarding, Wakeboarding, Skyride climbing, Social gatherings. All a lot of fun.

I'm pretty sure you're all bored of the 'Look what I did now' style blog, so I'll plan to find more interesting things to write about.

Ciao 4 Niao

Abu Dhabi (No not north Wales)

Matt: I'm currently sat, with the lovely, sleepy Fiona, enjoying a Latte at Starbucks in the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall. Having spent the weekend in the UAEs capital. We came down on Thursday evening joined by John and Morwenna and met up with a number of Dhabi based friends. Dinner at Bice (Be-Che that is John) in the Hilton on Thusrday evening with the Dhabi crew and then we spent Friday on the Beach and wake boarding. Aimee and Fran came down to join us for the day as Aimees friend Emma was arriving Friday night, coming to live in the emirate. So we used the opportunity to introduce her to a few people and have a few days fun with change of scenery.

Fiona wake-boarding in front of the Emirates Palace. Carving up the wake nicely! Boat could have been a little faster me thinks!!
Aimee looking very happy about being in Trader Vics awaiting the arrival of her friend Emma. Love the cheese balls don't we iAimee!!

Fran trying to look pleased about the cocktail Morwenna ordered for her: " Do I drink it or swim in it?"



Arhhh Love in Rock Bottom: Not sure why it looks so painful John! Where are your hands Morwenna? :)

Thanks for the wonderful Hospitality Justin and Emily. It was great to see all the Abu Dhabi crew again.

Wake-Up

Matt: So to past week saw a great deal of work and an equal amount of play, I had a busy week working on 2 very interesting projects for a client and although it was a lot of hours that I put in, both myself and the client were very pleased with the outcome. With regards to play, I'll give you the whistle-stop list.. Golf, Climbing, Driving Range, Cinema, Snowboarding, Party, Wake-boarding.. That's how a social calendar should look. I was also babysitting Lindsey's brother Chris, who was up for most of the activities - may have worn him out while James and Lindsey were away though as he opted out a couple of nights! Wimp!! :), but all-in-all, a great week.
Alison, was over on vacation too - so it was great to see here and have a few days fun with her.

Wake-boarding at Jazira beach Resort! I managed to get up!! Wahhoo! I successfully rode the wake, carved my way around and also face-planted with style. Was basically my first real attempt and I think my snowboarding helped a little... Gnarly!! Fiona, Naomi, Annalisa and Mark, all being professional wake-boarders showed me up no end though!