Luisa ist da und nun sind wir 3
Luisa ist am 11. September 2007 nachts um 1.06 Uhr geboren und seitdem ist eigentlich nichts mehr, wie es mal war - und das ist gut so :-) Wir geniessen es :-)
Kleine177 - 6. Dec, 11:44
the tide
Thursday, 6. December 2007
Sunday, 25. March 2007
wir sind nachlaessig...
... aber immer noch mit vereinten kraeften in dubai. wir bekommen sogar ab mitte/ende september verstaerkung und freuen uns maechtig.
momentan sind wir im endspurt zum urlaub (3 tage singapur und 2.5 wochen bali) und dann werden wir mal sehen, wie es hier so weiter geht.
wie im brigitte blog geschrieben ist dubai immer noch extrem beeindruckend und atemberaubend schnell. mittlerweile habe ich sogar erfahren, das angeblich der sauerstoffgehalt der luft um bis zu 20% niedriger ist, als in d oder ch. das wuerde auf jeden fall den hohen energiebedarf erklaeren, den man hier verspuert. es zehrt an den kraeften und doch gibt es unter dem strich so viel.
wir werden weiser und erfahrener sein, wenn es denn dann irgendwann mal weiter geht und wir werden umso besser zu schaetzen wissen, was unsere heimat zu bieten hat.
so genug der philosophierei... http://www.spiegel.de/reise/aktuell/0,1518,473497,00.html
momentan sind wir im endspurt zum urlaub (3 tage singapur und 2.5 wochen bali) und dann werden wir mal sehen, wie es hier so weiter geht.
wie im brigitte blog geschrieben ist dubai immer noch extrem beeindruckend und atemberaubend schnell. mittlerweile habe ich sogar erfahren, das angeblich der sauerstoffgehalt der luft um bis zu 20% niedriger ist, als in d oder ch. das wuerde auf jeden fall den hohen energiebedarf erklaeren, den man hier verspuert. es zehrt an den kraeften und doch gibt es unter dem strich so viel.
wir werden weiser und erfahrener sein, wenn es denn dann irgendwann mal weiter geht und wir werden umso besser zu schaetzen wissen, was unsere heimat zu bieten hat.
so genug der philosophierei... http://www.spiegel.de/reise/aktuell/0,1518,473497,00.html
Kleine177 - 25. Mar, 09:05
Thursday, 30. November 2006
Ab in die Wueste...
Kleine177 - 30. Nov, 09:26
Thursday, 2. November 2006
Auslanderfahrung
Dieser Artikel bei Spiegel online bringt verschiedene Aspekte des (temporaeren) Auslandaufenthaltes auf den Punkt. Da wir ja nicht die einzigen sind, die die Erfahrung ausserhalb Deutschlands (und der Schweiz) suchen, ist das Thema wohl schon ganzheitlich aufs Land zu verstehen: "Wer geht, ist häufig hoch motiviert und gut ausgebildet.". Da gut ausgebildet fuer das ganze Bildungs-/Berufsspektrum steht (und nicht nur Akademiker) denken wir, dass dieses Artikel zumindest zum Nachdenken Anreiz gibt. Welche Meinung hat unsere Leserschaft?
jhusak - 2. Nov, 09:41
Saturday, 21. October 2006
asche auf unser Haupt
... und zur Entschädigung ein paar schöne Unterwasserimpressionen von gestern
Kleine177 - 21. Oct, 09:54
Tuesday, 26. September 2006
Tuesday, 19. September 2006
ich bin im rausch...
Kleine177 - 19. Sep, 12:43
Sunday, 17. September 2006
man geht hier leicht verloren...
jan hat ihn schon unter unseren dubai stories aber zum aufmerksamwerden hier auch nochmal: dieser artikel ist wirklich das lesen wert!!!!!!
osamas alptraum
osamas alptraum
Kleine177 - 17. Sep, 09:07
Sunday, 10. September 2006
ramadan about to come...
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Islam uses a lunar calendar—that is, each month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Because the lunar calendar is about 11 days shorter than the solar calendar used elsewhere, Islamic holidays "move" each year. In 2006 Ramadan will begin on Sept. 24.
For more than a billion Muslims around the world—including some 8 million in North America—Ramadan is a "month of blessing" marked by prayer, fasting, and charity. This year Ramadan precedes Christmas and Hanukkah. But while in many places these holidays have become widely commercialized, Ramadan retains its focus on self-sacrifice and devotion to Allah (God).
Why this Month?
Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan, Allah revealed the first verses of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. Around 610 A.D., a caravan trader named Muhammad took to wandering the desert near Mecca (in today's Saudi Arabia) while thinking about his faith. One night a voice called to him from the night sky. It was the angel Gabriel, who told Muhammad he had been chosen to receive the word of Allah. In the days that followed, Muhammad found himself speaking the verses that would be transcribed as the Qur'an.
At many mosques during Ramadan, about one thirtieth of the Qur'an is recited each night in prayers known as tarawih. In this way, by the end of the month the complete scripture will have been recited.
Fasting
Muslims practice sawm, or fasting, for the entire month of Ramadan. This means that they may eat or drink nothing, including water, while the sun shines. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars (duties) of Islam. As with other Islamic duties, all able Muslims take part in sawm from about age twelve.
During Ramadan in the Muslim world, most restaurants are closed during the daylight hours. Families get up early for suhoor, a meal eaten before the sun rises. After the sun sets, the fast is broken with a meal known as iftar. Iftar usually begins with dates and sweet drinks that provide a quick energy boost.
Fasting serves many purposes. While they are hungry and thirsty, Muslims are reminded of the suffering of the poor. Fasting is also an opportunity to practice self-control and to cleanse the body and mind. And in this most sacred month, fasting helps Muslims feel the peace that comes from spiritual devotion as well as kinship with fellow believers.
Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which in 2006 occurs on Oct. 24. Literally the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations (the other occurs after the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca). At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family.
A sense of generosity and gratitude colors these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques.
Who Fasts in Ramadan?
While voluntary fasting is recommended for Muslims, during Ramadan fasting becomes obligatory. Sick people, travelers, and women in certain conditions are exempted from the fast but must make it up as they are able. Perhaps fasting in Ramadan is the most widely practiced of all the Muslim forms of worship.
From Dawn to Sunset
The daily period of fasting starts at the breaking of dawn and ends at the setting of the sun. In between -- that is, during the daylight hours -- Muslims totally abstain from food, drink, smoking, and marital sex. The usual practice is to have a pre-fast meal (suhoor) before dawn and a post-fast meal (iftar) after sunset.
The Islamic lunar calendar, being 11 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, migrates throughout the seasons. Thus, since Ramadan begins on January 20 or 21 this year, next year it will begin on January 9 or 10. The entire cycle takes around 35 years. In this way, the length of the day, and thus the fasting period, varies in length from place to place over the years. Every Muslim, no matter where he or she lives, will see an average Ramadan day of the approximately 13.5 hours.
The Spirit of Ramadan
Muslims use many phrases in various languages to congratulate one another for the completion of the obligation of fasting and the 'Eid-ul-Fitr festival.
Here is a sampling of them:
"Kullu am wa antum bi-khair" (May you be well throughout the year) - Arabic
"Atyab at-tihani bi-munasabat hulul shahru Ramadan al-Mubarak" (The most precious congratulations on the occasion of the coming of Ramadan) - Arabic
"Elveda, ey Ramazan" (Farewell, O Ramadan) - Turkish
"Kullu am wa antum bi-khair" (May you be well throughout the year) - Arabic
"'Eid mubarak (A Blessed 'Eid)" - universal
So Newbies, don't get caught out, as coffee shops, restaurants will be closed until after sunset. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum out in public, yes, this also includes when you are driving in your car!!
With a growing expatriate population in the UAE, the country's laws demand that public eating and drinking is banned and so non Muslims working here must also restrain themselves. Despite this law against eating and drinking in public,depending on the company you work for, many are catered for. Some companies arrange rooms for those that are not fasting, so they can carry on as normal. However, many non Muslims here keep it real and don't consume.
...spannende einblicke in das, was wir bald zum ersten mal hier in dubai erleben werden...
Islam uses a lunar calendar—that is, each month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Because the lunar calendar is about 11 days shorter than the solar calendar used elsewhere, Islamic holidays "move" each year. In 2006 Ramadan will begin on Sept. 24.
For more than a billion Muslims around the world—including some 8 million in North America—Ramadan is a "month of blessing" marked by prayer, fasting, and charity. This year Ramadan precedes Christmas and Hanukkah. But while in many places these holidays have become widely commercialized, Ramadan retains its focus on self-sacrifice and devotion to Allah (God).
Why this Month?
Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan, Allah revealed the first verses of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. Around 610 A.D., a caravan trader named Muhammad took to wandering the desert near Mecca (in today's Saudi Arabia) while thinking about his faith. One night a voice called to him from the night sky. It was the angel Gabriel, who told Muhammad he had been chosen to receive the word of Allah. In the days that followed, Muhammad found himself speaking the verses that would be transcribed as the Qur'an.
At many mosques during Ramadan, about one thirtieth of the Qur'an is recited each night in prayers known as tarawih. In this way, by the end of the month the complete scripture will have been recited.
Fasting
Muslims practice sawm, or fasting, for the entire month of Ramadan. This means that they may eat or drink nothing, including water, while the sun shines. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars (duties) of Islam. As with other Islamic duties, all able Muslims take part in sawm from about age twelve.
During Ramadan in the Muslim world, most restaurants are closed during the daylight hours. Families get up early for suhoor, a meal eaten before the sun rises. After the sun sets, the fast is broken with a meal known as iftar. Iftar usually begins with dates and sweet drinks that provide a quick energy boost.
Fasting serves many purposes. While they are hungry and thirsty, Muslims are reminded of the suffering of the poor. Fasting is also an opportunity to practice self-control and to cleanse the body and mind. And in this most sacred month, fasting helps Muslims feel the peace that comes from spiritual devotion as well as kinship with fellow believers.
Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which in 2006 occurs on Oct. 24. Literally the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations (the other occurs after the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca). At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family.
A sense of generosity and gratitude colors these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques.
Who Fasts in Ramadan?
While voluntary fasting is recommended for Muslims, during Ramadan fasting becomes obligatory. Sick people, travelers, and women in certain conditions are exempted from the fast but must make it up as they are able. Perhaps fasting in Ramadan is the most widely practiced of all the Muslim forms of worship.
From Dawn to Sunset
The daily period of fasting starts at the breaking of dawn and ends at the setting of the sun. In between -- that is, during the daylight hours -- Muslims totally abstain from food, drink, smoking, and marital sex. The usual practice is to have a pre-fast meal (suhoor) before dawn and a post-fast meal (iftar) after sunset.
The Islamic lunar calendar, being 11 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, migrates throughout the seasons. Thus, since Ramadan begins on January 20 or 21 this year, next year it will begin on January 9 or 10. The entire cycle takes around 35 years. In this way, the length of the day, and thus the fasting period, varies in length from place to place over the years. Every Muslim, no matter where he or she lives, will see an average Ramadan day of the approximately 13.5 hours.
The Spirit of Ramadan
Muslims use many phrases in various languages to congratulate one another for the completion of the obligation of fasting and the 'Eid-ul-Fitr festival.
Here is a sampling of them:
"Kullu am wa antum bi-khair" (May you be well throughout the year) - Arabic
"Atyab at-tihani bi-munasabat hulul shahru Ramadan al-Mubarak" (The most precious congratulations on the occasion of the coming of Ramadan) - Arabic
"Elveda, ey Ramazan" (Farewell, O Ramadan) - Turkish
"Kullu am wa antum bi-khair" (May you be well throughout the year) - Arabic
"'Eid mubarak (A Blessed 'Eid)" - universal
So Newbies, don't get caught out, as coffee shops, restaurants will be closed until after sunset. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum out in public, yes, this also includes when you are driving in your car!!
With a growing expatriate population in the UAE, the country's laws demand that public eating and drinking is banned and so non Muslims working here must also restrain themselves. Despite this law against eating and drinking in public,depending on the company you work for, many are catered for. Some companies arrange rooms for those that are not fasting, so they can carry on as normal. However, many non Muslims here keep it real and don't consume.
...spannende einblicke in das, was wir bald zum ersten mal hier in dubai erleben werden...
Kleine177 - 10. Sep, 16:30
schon mal mit einem flamingo gebadet?
wir schon - naemlich gestern, waehrend wir in ras al khaimah nach den schoenen straenden gesucht haben. das war was...
jan ist erst fruehmorgens aus london wiedergekommen und nachdem wir ausgeschlafen und gefruehstueckt haben, sind wir durch die wueste gen norden gefahren. wir waren ja vor ein paar wochen schon dort und so war die fahrt nicht wirklich so spannend.
wir hatten im kopf, das wir am hilton vorbeifahren muessten und dann noch ein stueckchen weiter und wir wuerden an die schoensten straende, die dazu noch leer sein sollen, kommen. kling gut, oder?
das hilton zu finden, war kein akt, auch am beach club sind wir gut vorbeigekommen, aber dann reihte sich eine baustelle an die andere und wir haben zwar schoenen strand gesehen, aber der war immer irgendwie auf der anderen seite des creeks.
irgendwann wurde es uns dann zu bunt und wir sind wie es hier ueblich ist, mit dem auto quersandein gen wasser gefahren und in einem vogelnaturgebiet gelandet. es war nur ein verhaeltnismaessig kleines gebiet, aber wir haben kormorane und andere voegel und eben einen flamingo gesehen, der langbeinig und elegang im wasser herumgestackst ist. sehr spannend. das bad im wasser war erleichternd aber eben nicht das stranderlebnis, das wir gesucht haben...
auf dem rueckweg sind wir dann wieder am beach club vorbei und haben links davon einen strand gefunden - haetten wir den vorher gesehen, waere uns der flamingo entgangen...
also schnell ins wasser, die zwei beachbashenden 4 wheelers ignorierend und noch ein paar minuten in die sonne gelegt... bis es immer lauter und unruhiger wurde... ein auto nach dem anderen fuhr vor und gelinde gesagt wurde es etwas gefaehrlich dort weiter liegen zu bleiben ...
das war das aprupte ende unseres ausfluges, der dann noch mit lagerauffuellen vor ramadan und einem leckeren abendessen bei unserem araber in arabian ranches endete...
ein schoener tag!
ps: pics will follow later today...
jan ist erst fruehmorgens aus london wiedergekommen und nachdem wir ausgeschlafen und gefruehstueckt haben, sind wir durch die wueste gen norden gefahren. wir waren ja vor ein paar wochen schon dort und so war die fahrt nicht wirklich so spannend.
wir hatten im kopf, das wir am hilton vorbeifahren muessten und dann noch ein stueckchen weiter und wir wuerden an die schoensten straende, die dazu noch leer sein sollen, kommen. kling gut, oder?
das hilton zu finden, war kein akt, auch am beach club sind wir gut vorbeigekommen, aber dann reihte sich eine baustelle an die andere und wir haben zwar schoenen strand gesehen, aber der war immer irgendwie auf der anderen seite des creeks.
irgendwann wurde es uns dann zu bunt und wir sind wie es hier ueblich ist, mit dem auto quersandein gen wasser gefahren und in einem vogelnaturgebiet gelandet. es war nur ein verhaeltnismaessig kleines gebiet, aber wir haben kormorane und andere voegel und eben einen flamingo gesehen, der langbeinig und elegang im wasser herumgestackst ist. sehr spannend. das bad im wasser war erleichternd aber eben nicht das stranderlebnis, das wir gesucht haben...
auf dem rueckweg sind wir dann wieder am beach club vorbei und haben links davon einen strand gefunden - haetten wir den vorher gesehen, waere uns der flamingo entgangen...
also schnell ins wasser, die zwei beachbashenden 4 wheelers ignorierend und noch ein paar minuten in die sonne gelegt... bis es immer lauter und unruhiger wurde... ein auto nach dem anderen fuhr vor und gelinde gesagt wurde es etwas gefaehrlich dort weiter liegen zu bleiben ...
das war das aprupte ende unseres ausfluges, der dann noch mit lagerauffuellen vor ramadan und einem leckeren abendessen bei unserem araber in arabian ranches endete...
ein schoener tag!
ps: pics will follow later today...
Kleine177 - 10. Sep, 10:36
