dubai - the land of sheiks, shopping and shisha. dipped in honey nipped over for a quick look around, just in case he fancied a move. 
the opportunities for coffee and dining al fresco were good, if recently built.
it was especially good to catch up with some old friends, and the sun (who hadn't visited the UK for a while either).
squid, beegu and stripy bunny were all doing well in their new home - squid especially enjoying the pool and his new friends scary shark, big sister starfish
and baby starfish.
it's not a bad life. not quite north london but, hey, you can't have everything.
