Friday is Sunday in Dubai so Tim wasn't working and we all had a lie in. Shelagh had goodies to prepare for this afternoon's picnic so we slackers went swimming while Tim went for a unicycle ride round the Marina. It was soon time to go so we loaded up the car and set off to the Polo field where various friends were already busy setting up gazebos, chairs and a bar.
The entertainment kicked off with Camel Polo - chaotic as the camels were lead around by grooms and the players were clearly not used to either camels or the longer sticks required. It doesn't seem likely to catch on as a mass entertainment.
Following the comedy turn it was time for a rather splendid picnic lunch featuring a delicious salmon and Shelagh's undoubtedly excellent apple tart. As the drinks continued to circulate the conviviality level soared and people started to kick their shoes off and party. Meanwhile various polo matches were taking place, with the standard apparently improving as the the afternoon progressed.
During the interval between matches a hoopoe appeared on the playing area. This rather amazing bird was top of R's wish list and she was absolutely thrilled to see one.
The last match was between the British Army and the Habtoor team, local bigwigs. The standard of play was impressive and for quite a while the game very exciting until the Habtoors stretched out a four goal lead. By this time it was just starting to get dark so we packed everything up and returned home, exhausted from a hard day's spectating.
The entertainment kicked off with Camel Polo - chaotic as the camels were lead around by grooms and the players were clearly not used to either camels or the longer sticks required. It doesn't seem likely to catch on as a mass entertainment. 
Following the comedy turn it was time for a rather splendid picnic lunch featuring a delicious salmon and Shelagh's undoubtedly excellent apple tart. As the drinks continued to circulate the conviviality level soared and people started to kick their shoes off and party. Meanwhile various polo matches were taking place, with the standard apparently improving as the the afternoon progressed.
During the interval between matches a hoopoe appeared on the playing area. This rather amazing bird was top of R's wish list and she was absolutely thrilled to see one.
The last match was between the British Army and the Habtoor team, local bigwigs. The standard of play was impressive and for quite a while the game very exciting until the Habtoors stretched out a four goal lead. By this time it was just starting to get dark so we packed everything up and returned home, exhausted from a hard day's spectating.
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