Days 3,4,5,6

Day 3:
Definetly jet lagged. I woke to a sunshiny day and meandered upstairs to the workout room. When I walk in I'm hit with the smell of artificial rose slash hospital. Its barely tolerable, but i suppose it beats B.O... It is however a beautiful room with all the machines and weights necessary for proper excercising, complete with a fantastic view overlooking the city and beyond. This gym doesn't even look like its been touched, im sure it has, but Bahraini's tend to keep everything so spotless (hence the febreeze spritzer mounted on the gym wall that automatically spits the intoxicating aroma of floral anesthesia every like 20 seconds)
But yes, they are a tidy bunch.
My workout went well and i was feeling amazing and was totally pumped to start my day. When i came back to the room everyone was still asleep so, of course being the gentlewoman that I am, I quietly curled up and started reading my new book. Not even halfway through a page i was passed out . Bam. Nxt thing i knew, it was evening. My day was lost in my sweet dreams. Little did i know that, in addition to this trip, i would be travelling to the Land of Nod quite frequently. Thanks time change...

Day 4,5,6:
These 3 days Dominique and I were left to our lonesome while Tony worked. What ever us women to do?? Well i say "if the suns ashinin' why be whinin'??". And here, the sun definetly be ashinin'. Dominique and i have acquired quite the routine:

10:00am - Awakwen (must not be waken prior to...or else (Tony knows better))

11:15am - Tony leaves for work (very punctual. MUST BE 11:15!)

Noonish - Bikini time. Soak up much needed sunshine! Thank Jesus for rooftop pools. :)

1:00pm - Hike a good 5 miles (roundtrip) to the City Center mall, sprinting through intersections and avoiding the drivers from hell(pedestrians are not yeilded for here, however, rare occasion, we were kindly let cross by 3 people today...yay us.)

2:00pm - Arrive @ City Center (yes...it takes an hour.) aaannd shop :), this mall has 3 levels and is HUGE! We still have not covered the entire mall after 3 days of wandering through and spending money. Apparently the American people are not trusted much when shopping, we've been noticebly followed and stared at by employees, its very uncomfortable. It gets to the point where you feel awkward because you know their staring at you so you dont want to look guilty, but come off looking guilty anyways because your trying not too. We just end up leaving. Kudos employee, you win. Oh yes i WAS planning on pocketing that maniken, but now that your standing there, well...
oh, and they have a grocery store in the mall, whooda thunk. We've had very interesting finds at this store where we've goggled at quail eggs, copious amounts of rice, and enough fish to start an ocean.

4-5:00ish - Leave City Center. It gets dark aroung 7:00 here so we give ourselves plenty of time to head to the flat before dark. Its usually much cooler by this time, and it feels amazing. Theres still that warmth but a cool breeze adds just a touch more of paradise. I am in LOVE with the weather.
The walk home also includes numerous palm trees and the occasional after work cricket match or volleyball game. Both played like all sports should be played; barefooted, in the sand.

6:00 - HOME! Who knew walking used so much leg? I have muscles on the back of my knees what? No, doubt we will have the finest legs when we come home ;) that and our tan to compliment.
But yes, we are sore, tired, and ready to veg on the couch for the remainder of our evening. movies and food.
Could i ask for a better way to spend my day? i think not.

Keep posted more to come of course!
- oh and as a side note, it's Doms fault theres no photos. she left her camera cord at home so no way of downloading. Bummer. We are making sure to take lots of pics though. Will definetly post and show everyone when we get home!