although i didnt know it , that empty space in the stern was no longer empty ; the lady s now had a sting in her tail , and when carol was finally satisfied with my new toy and its crew , i decided that what was needed was a shake down cruise , to see if she was really worth all those euros , so our first voyage of discovery would be to dubai ; i had enjoyed my few days there , but i wanted to see more than just a boat show and my hotel room .