Video screens played a big part of the weekend at the race and at the concerts. Aerosmith and Kings of Leon were great to watch on the big screen, as was the race and speeches at the end. It was a very well run event and catered for everyone.

The actual final race was held at night time and the stands were full. This is the view from one of 5 stands around the track. I enjoyed the porche races as well - pictured.

In the distance there were 2 amazing buildings. The one on the left is the hotel built near the Marina that the Formula 1 track runs through! We could see people standing in the passageway overlooking the track. It had only opened this week. On the right is a building constructed near the entry to Yas Island. It is round, covered in glass and about 10 storeys high - with rooms inside - I presume a hotel or office building - not sure. Some of the architecture is just incredible. Natalie would have a field day here!!

I couldn't get over the food we were offered! Here is a little selection - dates in chocolate sauce with gold leaf!! yes, real gold leaf!! The table piece is orchids and this time I had sparkling water. The choices were fabulous. I wonder what the poor people were doing!!!!

We are now at Beyonce's concert. We are standing at the back and the pictures are from two huge video screens. Beyonce is the tiny white figure on the stage. We didn't go too close to the stage as a mush pit does not appeal in hot humid weather and the crowd was very close. It was an amazing concert.

Each night we went to an outdoor concert. This is the venue. I think there would have been up to 20,000 people there. The stge is in the far back corner.

These are the views we had from our seats. We were on the second level and there were only 50 seats - mostly empty on the first 3 days. The hairpin corner gave us some exciting watching. Directly behind us was the lounge where we could go to cool down and have something to eat and drink. It was also alot quieter!!

Kay, Jan and I went to the Formula 1 Champs in Abu Dhabi. We were lucky to have VIP tickets which gave us access to an air conditioned lounge, free food and drink and access to all 4 concerts. we had a wonderful weekend. The venue was amazing.

This is one of the water colours I have done recently at artclass. I quite like this one.

Howdy again. The other day we visited one of the local secondary school's for a meeting. We were welcomed by students who offered us Arabic coffee, dates and a chance to pat a falcon. They were very courteous and falcons are really beautiful birds.