This woman from the Emirates was holding a visitor’s child for pictures. She is wearing a traditional burqa seen most commonly in Oman.

One of a series of images taken in the pavilion of the UAE, the guest country at the festival. Another that I particularly liked from the UAE pavilion was titled “Henna artistry” (below).

NOTE: We have just heard that a huge sand storm is heading our way. I have no idea what that will do to our Internet connection, to say nothing of our lungs, but probably nothing good. Just in case I’m offline for a few days…