One of Pete's former partners is a member at Yas Links, a course in Abu Dhabi. Having fixed a date some time ago, the course was booked for a golf day this afternoon so a shotgun start was arranged for members and their guests. A 7.30 tee off meant a 5.30 alarm call and a fast drive to Abu Dhabi. The sandstorm of yesterday seemed to have abated as we we going along the motorway, although there was still a breeze. By the time we started playing the breeze was a wind and, from about 3 holes in, it was a three club sand storm! Having started at hole 4, we turned into the wind at the 7th and didn''t turn back until the 15th. As the greens were slick (11 on the stimpmeter for the golfers amongst you), the course was, to say the least very challenging. It was an occasion when Pete's glasses were a benefit as he got less sand blown into his eyes. All in all it was a huge challenge and some of those that started gave up, whereas we continued and played out the full round. By the end, we were very sandy and in need of a long shower. Now we are into the few days of work that Pete has to do and Ingrid is hoping that the weather will allow her to go outside to
enjoy some sunshine
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