Melissa Jill Photography

martin zuckermann - wooooa!, you even went to Dubai?, that's incredible and that hotel building is one of the most famous architectural structures worldwide! You certainly traveled this year! marTin

Sarah - by the way... forgot to exclaim "I cant believe you took pictures of statues!" ;-) We are proud....no, not of you... of ourselves. xoxo

Libby C - I watched a special on Channel 8 about Dubai and its crazy architecture. Looks pretty cool but I think that IS all they have to offer! That's crazy that they offer a tour in the middle of the night!

Emily Edwards - Your Heart's Desire - When I saw that first photo, I was like, "OooooK...? That's a nice, uh, picture of, uh con-struc-tion, or some-thing...??" So, when I read your comments I started laughing out loud! I can't believe that was one of the stops on the tour! Too funny! You must have all been hoping that the stops got better from there... LOL! Oh, and that fish tank - super cool!

Brittany - AMAZING pictures! :) what an experience! Its hard to believe how behind some places are in archtitecture compared to us here in the US. It really made me appreciate what we have and not take anything for granted. Actually probably your whole trip there would be that way. I really look forward to reading your blog about the trip. You are still in my prayers for peace and comfort at such a tough time in your life. God Bless <3 p.s. I agree I would want to be a fish there too!

Jennifer Wyeth - High 90s with 80% humidity... and here I thought NOWHERE could be more miserable than PHX this time of year. :) I think my fave is the one of all the photogs at the big tank. Such typical photographers: in their own world trying to get the golden shot. great job. I can't wait to see more.

Suwanee - I totally feel your pain about the jet lagged. I was just in S.Africa this June and the 48 hr. of traveling kicked my bootie for days after I came back!! Can't wait to see what you came back with! Here's my version of S.A.: http://www.suwaneephotographyblog.com/entry/2009/6/28/south-africa-highlights.html

Amanda Mays - Can't wait to see more!!!

Tina - Wow! Love. Can't wait to see all of what you captured! Love the image you posted of the children. Would love to go to Africa one day. And your hair looks CUTE! Is it wavy?? Or because of the humidity? Either way it looks darling!

michelle sidles - Good for you for touring Dubai in the middle of the night. i have to admit my first thought when I read that was... "if it were me, after all that traveling, I might have just gone to the hotel to sleep." But you were right to see what you could! It's not like Dubai is somewhere we Americans go very often. ;) Cool shots!

Marie Rosepink - AMAZING pictures!! Btw, I love your hair curled ;-)

Dennis Bullock - These are amazing Melissa. I hope to be able to visit Dubai one day because something about it is very interesting. I guess it is all of the architecture.

amy t schubert - from what I understand about Dubai, tourists pretty much only go there for the shopping .... your taxi driver was maybe more surprised (that you weren't all that interested) than you were!

Annemarie - My Dad just got back for a few weeks from spending over a month in Dubai. He's headed back there in a few weeks for another month. I recognized all your spots from his pics from the travels! :) How wonderful that you were able to get out and see a little bit of it while you were there. I lived in the middle east for a while growing up, and I never got used to that weather!!

jina - I have been so anxious to hear more about your trip. Glad you are back and beginning to recuperate.

Becky L. - Welcome back to our part of the world! :o) I can't wait to see all of your amazing pictures. You are already off to a great start.

maria - Welcome back to blogging Melissa! This post made me laugh. I think based on what my husband (who travels through Dubai often) has told me you DID see all of the culture and sight-seeing spots Dubai has to offer except maybe for the in-doors skiing. Looking forward to seeing more from your trip. I bet Miss Dixie was happy to see you! :)

Tira J - Yay! I have been waiting for you to start posting the images from your trip. Yes, Dubai is known for their hotels and shopping. We have wonderful family friends who lived in Saudi Arabia for several years and that is all they would talk about. The funny thing is that they retired to Anthem, AZ! So, when we make our next trip to AZ, we hope to see you and our friends! Your pictures are amazing!!!! Welcome home.

Tanya Mills - I think these photos are pretty exciting and interesting!! Looking forward to more! :)