Feral cats are everywhere in Qatar. The story, I’m told, is that as Qatar developed feral cats were flown in from Egypt to keep the rat population under control. I’m not sure if this story is true, but it is a cool story! Since that time domestic cats have also become part of the feral…
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Halloween in the Middle East!
Halloween is a lot of fun here in Doha, Qatar! At work the spirit of Halloween filled the hallways with faculty, staff and students dressing up for the fun! Shout out to Ms. Blanco for her hand drawn skeleton makeup!! Later, as Michael had band practice, I set up and sat back with a nice…
Soft Opening at P.F. Chang’s = Free Four Course Lunch!
Talk about right place at the right time! I was walking with purpose through Festival City to hit Shake Shack, but on my way noticed a bit of a crowd gathered at the entrance of the restaurant, P. F. Chang’s. Curiosity hooked me, so off I went to check it out….. The restaurant was packed….
Bentley Anyone?
Not sure how to blog about this because there are many ways I could come at this. For now, I’ll say that cars that have road troubles are often left abandoned to be picked up by a tow truck. Well, there is red Bentley abandoned outside our compound. A Bentley. Not a Honda. Or Toyota….
What’s the Deal With Five Guys?
I’d never heard of the burger franchise Five Guys until one opened recently at Doha Festival City Mall. And, it seems shame on me for not knowing, as a woman who was leaving so we could get her table, was shocked at such a thing! Living in Qatar has exposed me to the world of…
Qatar & Fast & Furious 7 – Been There Done That – Sort Of!!!
Netflix in Qatar is pretty selective. So when number 7 of all the Fast & Furious movies is approved….I take notice…. Especially when the franchise has a journey to the Middle East! Abu Dhabi….. but hey….if you look closely…..Qatar is red flagged!! Very cool!! Qatar So in my excitement of being able to relate to…
Having Fun as a Sea Kayak Tour Guide in Qatar!
Guiding kayaking tours is much different here than in Halifax! The water is different. The locations totally different! But I’ve adapted and had fun! Here are pictures of tours from different locations. S, 🇶🇦 Al Thakira Mangroves Tour Museum of Islamic Arts Tours The Pearl & Nikki Beach Tours Al Safliya Island Tour
Doha, Qatar – Chi Al Shaqab 2016
World Class Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage “Welcome to CHI AL SHAQAB 2016! Witness three brilliant equestrian disciplines and skills manifested in the only event of its kind in Asia: Four days of Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage; where the best national and international horses and riders will battle for one of the most coveted titles in…