Once in a while, you need a day like this. Work hard, relax harder. It is not abuse to have this kind of weekend because you already pay for it on your work days. "Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." -Ralph Marston Our friends left for a short vacation in the Philippines while he still had bookings at the hotel. We took the opportunity to use the room while he is away, and by the way, he will not return to the hotel as he is transferring to an apartment. So, going back to the topic, a staycation is the getaway for us here as expats. Because we cannot always buy tickets and travel again (talking about the Georgia adventure), this is one of our pastimes during weekends. We stayed at Ezdan Hotel in West Bay for 2 nights. The room is a studio type, equipped with a cooking range, fridge, and microwave oven, so we were able to cook our food. I love the facilities in the hotel, especially the pool. They offer