You are only as old as you act (or Shane's juvenile side reappears 2 years on)

Sorry, I couldn't resist; every time I need a pick-me-up, I have a look at this and snicker. (h/t to Oliver Meier).

So if you haven't heard already, I'm going to the Middle East for a 6 week short term work assignment this week and am reactivating my blog to document the travels of the Lone Jew of Abu Dhabi. Stay tuned and watch this space.