Welcome to Day 2 of this 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge! My Dusty Flip-Flops has nominated me for this challenge, thank you my friend! My Dusty Flip-Flops and I have been following each other’s blog adventures here on WordPress since 2017. It’s always nice to reconnect! The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge: post one photo for 10 days with no…
Tag: Doha City
There is a Big Gold Thumb in Souq Waqif!
There is a Big Gold Thumb in the Souq! About the Gold Thumb This sculpture is by famous French artist César Baldaccini. Can’t say I know who that is, but his thumb sure is big! The piece is to commemorate Qatar’s win of the Asian Cup! Here is a link to read about the thumb: Gold…
That’s IT! We Want a Camel!
Camels of Souq Waqif Last night Michael and I went to Souq Waqif to shop for boots to wear with his borrowed Scottish kilt and tailored made gillie shirt; a costume for his part of a clansmen for his video of his song The Battle of Culloden. On our way in to the souq, the…
Surprise for Mama & DV – Part II – Kids Telling Jokes!!
With support from the Director, faculty and staff of the American School of Doha , I’ve created this blog for you, mama and DV, to make you laugh!!! I’d like to give a huge shout out to Grade 5 teacher Allison Farmer for taking time out of her hectic day to video kids from her…
Holy Storm – Holy Hail! Major Rain, Thunder, Lightening, Wind & Hail Storm Blasts Doha!
Today has been so thrilling as a incredible thunder, lightening, rain, wind and hail storm blast across Doha! Here is a video where I’m filming the rain and it starts to hail! I first think it’s rocks blowing off the roof – but I think to myself…how can there be rocks on the roof….when I…
Classic Cars & Motorcycles at Doha Festival City Mall
Here are photos of a classic car and motorcycle display at Festival City Mall! I’m sure my descriptions of these classic vehicles will cause some aficionados to roll their eyes at me… Soul Riders Blue Low Rider Truck and Harley Davidson Orange Motorcycle Classic BMW Blue & Silver Motorcycle Harley Davidson Harley Davidson Orange Harley…
Healing Practice – And So it Begins….My Small Reiki Practice in Qatar!!
I’m so excited I can hardly contain my enthusiasm!!!!! My Intro to Reiki session is unfolding, and is a lovely introduction to my small Reiki practice at Yama Yoga’s Al Waab Yoga Studio!!! This all started with a small idea that blossomed into this. Dream it. Believe it. Take the steps to make it…
Royal Thai Lady Spa – Best Thai Massage Ever!!
About once a week I go for an hour and a half Thai oil massage at the pink building! The pink building is on AL Waab Street that is home to Royal Thai Lady Spa. Men are not allowed in this pink building. There is a Royal Thai Men Spa two buildings down. That building is…
Musical Fountain at Tawar Mall!
Another mall has opened in Qatar – Tawar Mall! Centre Mall Tawar Mall has five levels. It’s main centre is filled with a computer controlled water fountain! Old Souq There is a section that replicates a souq! Lots of little traditional arabic shops filled with perfumes, clothing, prayer beads….. Musical Water Fountain Outside of the…
My New Inflatable Kayak – Kayaking at Fuwairit Beach, The Pearl and Simaisma Beach
I bought an inflatable kayak!! It’s easy to inflate and deflate AND no roof rack required! Yesterday, Michael and I tried it out at Fuwairit Beach! Michael inflated the boat, so he deserved the honor of first paddle! Fuwairit Beach My turn! Journey to The Pearl Next morning I was off to The Pearl for…