Bahrain: Vacay from the vacay

After about a month, things started to sink in.  This was my new home.  Although I was missing my friends and family back home, I was having fun.  Lainey was adjusting just fine as well.  We were all experiencing so many new things and loving it! So, it was now time to venture out more.  Bahrain is the neighboring country.  Just a 2 hr drive, right over the King Fahd causeway.  It's freedom!  LOL  Supposedly even Michael Jackson owned a house here.  Although it's still a Muslim country, the abayas aren't required. You can also enjoy alcohol, pork and all things illegal in Saudi Arabia :)  The shopping is pretty grand too.  You just don't realize the things you take for granted until suddenly you're enjoying a plate full of bacon, while wearing a tank top.  haha  Bahrain is the only middle eastern country that doesn't rely on oil to fund their economy, rather they are more concerned with tourism.  After visiting twice, I can understand why.  You see all walks of life there.  The hotels are phenomenal and really cater to families, but it's not somewhere you want to go to every weekend.  It will definitely start to hurt your pocket book!  Getting a little "party time" once a month is totally worth it though.  We found that planning a trip with a few couples is awesome!  The hotels have a reputable nanny service, so "adult time" is actually possible.  Since Lainey has all her friends with her, she has fun too.  You never think of the amenities you have back home, until you can't up and call Nanny and Pawpaw or Aunt RayRay to watch the kiddo so mom and dad can have a cocktail.  It's pretty cool!