More festival fun!

Two friends and I attended the Qsar Al Hosn festival recently. It was to highlight the history and culture of the UAE. It was a magical, wonderful night.
As part of the event, Amy and I dressed in traditional garb and sat to pose with a falcon. Falcons are revered here. They even have their own passports and can ride in a seat on an airplane!

We sat and posed with the falcon..first me holding him, then Amy. I will post the pics of her holding him first:

Actually I held the falcon first. He is beautiful and majestic....

 And had a mind of his own....

Notice that his owner didnt even get off the phone to take him. Amy is laughing the whole time! The falcon couldnt go anywhere. The sleeve I am using- you put your hand inside and there is a finger grip that the falcon is tied to.

I was a little shocked but didnt get excited. I was grateful to Hamad Al Mansoori for getting these wonderful pictures and sending them to me. If you need a fabulous photographer, call him!

We had such a blast that night. I am sure many more are to come.