Abu Dhabi

We arrived in Abu Dhabi after flying for 17 hours. It was midnight and still 30 degrees Celsius. We were exhausted but everything went smoothly - picked up our bags, got a cab to the hotel and checked in quickly and efficiently. We are staying at a 5-star hotel next to the Formula One racetrack, which offers great deals when there is not much else happening in Abu Dhabi. So it's been brilliant to enjoy a bit of luxury, sleep in fabulous beds and refresh ourselves before the next phase of our journey: Islamabad.