I think it has rained twice since we have lived here. Both times it was short lived, barely a glimpse of bad weather. Most days, even all through winter show blue skies and clear air. So, I could not believe the ONE night Coldplay was coming to town severe weather was forcasted..NO WAY! Well, during the day it rained a little bit and it seemed as if the weather was going to hold out.
Around 6:30pm, on our way to the concert we noticed lighting looming over the Emirates Palace Ampitheater--the exact direction we were headed. We had barely walked in the venue and the rain started..the only protection we had were the garbage bags I threw in my purse--as we have no rain coats, or even coats here and I never thought I would need them!!
Well, the rained cleared for the concert but started up again about half way through. The lightning struck throughout the night in the distance over the stage. It was a very surreal experience and a memorable one. Coldplay in Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace in the background, lightning striking overhead, soaking wet clothes, beer mixed with rain water and enjoying it all with the company of great friends..who could ask for more!!!
Emirates palace lights...
Lead singer, Chris Martin, joked through the concert about the rain, often asking if we "were okay." He was a great performer, despite the terrible conditions!!
Notice the lightning strike in the sky on the right..they were WAY bigger!
Rained out hair..me and Elizabeth.
Mike and I at the beginning of the rain, posing with our fashionable garbage bags!!
What a night to remember!!
His afternoon birthday party...per Jett's request a cake made out of chocolate doughnuts..all his idea!!
It is an Oswald/Lemasters family trait..we don't like being sung to..too much attention!!
Ready for the next round of treats!!!
