Contrasts

Digesting the jetlag from the USA, my first day in Dubai was a bit of a blur. I always seemed to end up on an Abras, which cross the Dubai Creek quite frequently. They are such a sight in the intriguing passengers they transport but also in how rustic and old they appear against the backdrop of Dubai's modern skyline. The odor from the Diesel fuel is a bit overwhelming and authorities are considering running them on compressed natural gas or solar energy to make them more eco-friendly.