Shawn's Abu Dhabi Adventure: All You Need Is Love....and sleep and water!

Hello all. Yesterday was my first official day here is Abu Dhabi and unfortunately for you it wasn't very exciting. I was definitely jet lagged, dehydrated, and a little overwhelmed.
I met up with several teachers for breakfast after having slept only 4 hours. I was so wired upon arrival I just couldn't get to sleep. The breakfast buffet is absolutely wonderful and the only free meal of the day. Service ends at 10:30 so I am making sure I get there daily to get in a good meal. The fresh fruit and omelets are wonderful and there are multitudes of foods I have never seen before. I am trying new foods a little at a time so as not to overwhelm my stomach. The last thing I need is an upset tummy!
After breakfast we all headed to the Abu Dhabi Mall which is attached to our hotel. I was able to exchange some money for dirhams and then headed to a hyper mart for some much needed supplies. I purchased some water, coke zeros (lucky Russ), pb&j, bread, and ramen. I began to feel a little light headed so I headed back to the room for a day of water and rest. I also did a little research on what I needed to get my phone up and running her in AD.
Around 11:30 pm I headed back to the mall which was in full swing! Due to Ramadan families were out in full force eating and shopping after sundown. I purchased a sim card, minutes, and data and then enjoyed some pink berry frozen yogurt with fruit. Frozen yogurt is a treat Haley and I enjoy together every time we head to town so boy did it make me miss my sweet girl!
I arrived back and the hotel and had a little trouble trying to get my phone up and running with the unlock process so that job will continue on tomorrow. I am attaching a few pictures I took and hope for some great things to share on my next day of travel.