Posted on 01/13/2008 2:57:04 PM PST by daisyscarlett
The President continues his travels to Israel, the West Bank, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt from January 8-16, 2008.
President George W. Bush joins military personnel and coalition forces for breakfast Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Manama, Bahrain.
The president began his day with a pancake breakfast with U.S. military personnel on a naval base in Bahrain, a close U.S. ally, hosts the U.S. Fifth Fleet. The President took the opportunity to visit the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command before departing Bahrain for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
President George W. Bush stands with SN Kevin Key of Wisconsin during breakfast Sunday with military personnel and coalition forces at the U.A Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush serves up some breakfast for himself Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, during a visit to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain, where he visited with military personnel and coalition forces. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, during breakfast Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, with military personnel and coalition forces at the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush reaches out to a sailor Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, during breakfast at the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain. The President spent the first part of his morning dining with military personnel and coalition forces before departing Bahrain for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. White House photo by Eric Draper President George W. Bush stands with SN Kevin Key of Wisconsin during breakfast Sunday with military personnel and coalition forces at the U.A Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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U.S. President George W. Bush, left, walks United Arab Emirates President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right
U.S. President George W. Bush smiles as he stands in a receiving line in front of a portrait of the first president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at Al Mushref Palace in Abu Dhabi January 13, 2008
The President's gift was a chain of honor.
Aida Abdullah Al-Azadi, deputy director general for community services at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), greets U.S. President George W. Bush (R) before his speech at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi January 13, 2008.
From his speech:
.... "A great new era is unfolding before us. This new era is founded on the equality of all people before God. This new era is being built with the understanding that power is a trust that must be exercised with the consent of the governed -- and deliver equal justice under the law. And this new era offers hope for the millions across the Middle East who yearn for a future of peace and progress and opportunity."
The motorcade of U.S. President George W. Bush makes its way through the sand to the desert encampment of United Arab Emirates' Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed al-Nahayan, near Sowaihan in the United Arab Emirates, January 13, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, right, with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, are seen during a visit to the Royal Stables at the Al Asayl Racing and Equestrian Club, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, near the town of Sowaihan in United Arab Emirates.
US President George W. Bush, left, holds up a falcon with the Crown Prince of Adu Dhabi Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, at the Royal Stables at Al Asayl Racing and Equestrian Club, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in near the town of Sowaihan, United Arab Emirates
US President George W. Bush, center, eats handmade bread with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, and United Arab Emirates Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, right, during a visit to the Royal Stable a the Al Asayl Racing and Equestrian Club near the town of Sowaihan in the United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008.
MISC. PHOTOS OF THE DESERT RETREAT
A Marine One crew member waits for the departure of U.S. President George W. Bush as helicopters are parked on a closed-off road near Sowaihan in the United Arab Emirates January 13, 2008. Bush was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at his desert retreat.
Jenna Bush, right, one of U.S. President George W. Bush twin daughters, walks with an unidentified friend upon their arrival to the andean city of Cuzco, Peru, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. Jenna Bush arrived in Peru on Saturday to work with the United Nations' children assistance programs, a U.N. official said. (AP Photo)
Hi Daisy! Looks great! Thank you ... ;)
Thanks for your help...I was panicked when I could not post all of these photos after sorting them all out etc...lol....I almost tacked on to yesterday but glad you helped me out...
Very interesting photos, don’t you think? First time I’ve seen a Falcon’s face up close. Beautiful birds.
Odd seeing the tent and rugs in the desert setting. Feels like “Lawrence of Arabia.”
My pleasure.
Good afternoon! Thanks for the ping
I was thinking the same thing re: carpets, pillows.. etc. guess it was an out door dinner.. wonder how much sand people end up eating .. It really seemed like they went way remote.. long caravan of vehicles. bet at least half were security. I am guessing he came in on the SUVS but left via Marine 1?
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However Drudge did post it on his site today.
Surely there must be a palace around somewhere. Very odd place for a Prince to have a retreat...lol..and I note that the President drove out there but he was flown out via helicopter.
Great job.
The photo of the day with the troops is an excellent choice
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