And we’re off!! Flying to my dream destination of sand, sand and more sand and hot, hot, hot. Thorny Devil heaven. Mamfa is looking forward to the engineering marvels of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in an area of world he hasn’t been before.
Some key facts about UAE
- Population – 9.4M
- Capital City – Abu Dhabi
- National Sport – Falconry / Camel Racing / Spending lots of money
- Summer Olympic Gold Medals – 1
- Winter Olympic Gold Medals – 0
- Highest Ever FIFA World Ranking – 40th
- Most Famous Sportperson – Omar Abdulrahman – Wikipedia (Football)
Arriving at nearly midnight, after 14hr flight, it’s time for some rest
On this day in history (27 May)
2017 English FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London: Arsenal beats Chelsea, 2-1; Aaron Ramsey scores 79′ winner as Arsène Wenger becomes most successful manager in FA Cup history, winning his 7th title.
Thorny Devil’s Sporting Odyssey 2024 
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