We're going on a beer hunt, I'm not scared, I'm not scared

So, as it's Ramadan it is hard to get a beer around here.

Not impossible though.

On the second night I went to PJ O'Reilys Irish pub for super happy hour and it was brilliant. 16Aed (about 3 quid- 5 dollars for my American readers) for a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a shot. This then doubled after the happy hour, but by then we were too drunk to care.

I met some very interesting people and had a great night and it felt like home. Except ... Wait for it...

You can smoke in the bar!

This is great, it's like going back in time. Like the England of old. Sure, my clothes smelled when I got home, but you gotta take the slightly rough with the very smooth- besides, it masks the smell of perspiration. (my deodorant has certainly had a good workout here)

Today myself and one of my new friends went to Spinney's- it is an expat supermarket that sells beer and we got some bounty. The beer was 50 aed for 8 cans (ten pounds/15 dollars) and the rum was 85aed (18 quid/28 dollars) and I didn't need a licence!

I am happy with this development and will be going for an Iftar (breaking of fast- literally breakfast at 7.15pm) after consuming the rum with some new friends.

Will write about it when I get back.