In continuation of Kate having the hook-up, her and Andy (her Andrew) took us repelling in Ras al-Khaimah. A quick drive through the desert and we were in the mountains (kinda) for an afternoon of walking down the sides of a canyon. We didn’t have time to rock-climb in Thailand, so I was super excited to get on a wall, even if it was just to do the easy (sometimes most fun) part! Just like TJ, Andy knew exactly what he was doing (it’s his job, after all!) and was super professional as he guided us down the canyon walls.
Guess who made everyone pose for scenario pictures again? (It’s me! It’s me!) Only we weren’t as organized, and I forgot what each scenario was… Maybe being silly in climbing harnesses for all of them?
After repelling, we headed out of Ras al-Khaimah to drive and spend the night in Abu Dhabi for some sightseeing the next day. The normally two hour drive turned into five because we couldn’t find a gas station ANYWHERE! On empty, we were a little nervous, driving in the middle of the desert, but finally found one with Andy’s (Kate’s Andy) help using the internet at home. Whew! We were in the clear, until Andrew (my Andrew) took a turn behind the wheel and learned the hard way there are speed bumps on the expressway. We were in the midst of finding our way back to the right expressway to Abu Dhabi and all of a sudden the car is airborne and Andrew is freaking out out in the front seat apologizing to Kate over and over again, who was also apologizing on behalf of the UAE for the crazy amount of speed bumps without warning paint, lights, or even signs. Andrew couldn’t stop referencing The Office, whenever he talked about there actually being a speed bump in the middle of a highway...
