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…
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Classic Cars & Motorcycles at Festival City
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… 🙂 Blue Low Rider Truck and Harley Davidson: Orange Motorcycle: Classic BMW: Blue & Silver Motorcycle: Harley Davidson: Harley Davidson:…
And So it Begins….My Small Reiki Practice in Qatar!!
I’m so excited I can hardly contain my enthusiasm!!!!! I’m going to post this just to share because I’m so excited!!!! My Intro to Reiki session is unfolding to be the introduction of my small Reiki practice at Yama Yoga’s Al Waab Yoga Studio!!! This all started with a small idea that blossomed into this!!!!!!!!!…
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…
Musical Fountain at Tawar Mall!
Another mall has opened in Qatar – Tawar Mall! Tawar Mall has five levels. It’s main centre is filled with a computer controlled water fountain! There is a section that replicates a souq! Lots of little traditional arabic shops filled with perfumes, clothing, prayer beads….. Outside of the main food court on the fourth floor…
My New Inflatable Kayak!
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! My turn! Next morning I was off to The Pearl for a paddle! First stop – a…
Back to Daily Life in Qatar!
After 2 months of extensive travel during summer vacation – with a total of 19 flights taken – it was time to settle back into regular life, here in Doha! First it was time for Pooh Bear to go to the groomer! She was cared for while we were away during summer break by a…
22˚C and This Canadian Gal Turns on the Heat!
This morning at 6:05am, I sat in the car to leave for work; and as I do every morning I prepare with the same routine: Turn on car Turn on air conditioning Put on lip gloss Put on sunglasses Turn on radio Drive to work But when I started Step 2…..I paused…..realized I was chilled….and…
Home
After 6 weeks in Canada, I’m now home in Qatar. Home. This summer I felt homeless because Michael and I didn’t have our own space. Our own place where we could retreat to to recharge, refresh and exhale. While we’ve been fortunate enough to rent space that has felt like a home, it didn’t have…
Chi Al Shaqab
This blog is dedicated to Liz!!! Liz, I thought of you and our time spent at your family’s farm with your horses!! Those times meant SO much to me!!!!!!! I know how much you love horses and I dedicate this blog to you!!!!!!! xoxo ps…..yes you, Liz Hardy just in case you weren’t sure!!! LoL!!!!…
Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, Soul II Soul and Arrested Development = Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club
WOW!!!!! WHAT A DAY!!!!!! While Michael spent his day/evening practicing guitar and keyboard then hanging out with his band for an upcoming gig……….. I (and about 100 other people!!!) spent the day with Sergio Garcia as we walked 18 holes of golf together, then later that evening I danced with wild abandon to two of my…
Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal
Tonight at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Day Six of the ATP World Tour Qatar Exxonmobil Open happened at Centre Court! The Singles Final Game was the Number One ranking tennis player in the world against the Fifth ranking tennis player in the world!! And add to the excitement that both have split…
West Bay at Night!!!
Even after 3 months, I’m still in awe of how beautiful the towers of West Bay are at night!!!! Last night a few of the towers were lit for National Day!!! Love, Stephanie xo
Qatar National Day Celebration Preparations!!!
Today I had a sneak peek of some of the rehearsals for tomorrow’s Qatar National Day!!!!!!
Towers of West Bay, Doha
There are MANY beautifully designed towers and buildings here in Doha!!! Here are pictures of a few…… Enjoy!!!! Love, Stephanie xo
Rain Considered the ‘Norm’ in Halifax, Shuts Down Schools and the City of Doha!!!
Well, the weather in Doha CAN be a topic of discussion from sunny and warm, to RAIN!!!! Yes folks!!! Rain!!! It has rained 2 days in a row here in the grand metropolis of Doha and all chaos has broken loose…….
A Christmas Party in Doha, La Cigale Hotel, A Blue Waist Coat, A Gold Dress and A Yellow Ferrari
It was an evening of a wee taste of ritz as it was the College of the North Atlantic Qatar 2015 Holiday Dinner, at the La Cigale Hotel. This East Coast Gal and her West Coast Husband enjoyed an evening of experiencing how the very wealthy might spend an evening…..
