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…
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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…
Morning Drive & Traffic to Downtown Al Dafna and the Drivers Who Butt in Line!
Traffic sucks. Period. Add those drivers who feel they don’t have to wait in traffic like all the rest of us – and that creates road rage!!! Those drivers who push and push and dangerously make their way to the front of the traffic lineup – even if it means blocking an entire other lane…
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…
Iftar With A Qatari Family
This was an evening I was truly looking forward to! One of Michael’s students, Jassim invited us for Iftar, the breaking of the fast during Ramadan. We arrived in what I’m coming to learn, a middle class Qatari family’s home. All Qataris are set with substantial financial security, but there is a continuum, and the…
Museum of Islamic Art – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part V
Main Lobby Here are pictures that ended my visit: Outdoor Sitting Area And two incredible cars I saw on my way home! A Mercedes and an Aston Martin! All part of the experience here! 🙂 S, 🇶🇦
Museum of Islamic Art – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part IV
Powder and Damask – Islamic Arms and Armour from the Collection of Fadel Al Mansoori This temporary exhibit is on loan from Qatari, Fadel Al Mansoori. Guns Knives and Armour S, 🇶🇦
Museum of Islamic Art – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part III
Egypt and Syria – 12th – 13th Century Iran and Central Asia – 12th – 14th Century Early Islamic Art – 7th – 12th Century S, 🇶🇦