2017 Summer Moments – Liz, Linda, A Mermaid, Sons of Maxwell, A Doll House, Family, Reiki, Cold Drinks on a Patio, Donair Pizza & Donair Sauce, Moon Mist Ice Cream, Pork Bacon…..and What Is a Touton??

I leave for Qatar tomorrow.  Back to expat life, regular routine and back to work, the start of a new school year at the American School of Doha on August 15th.  I wanted to reflect on my visit to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  To share some of the moments with friends and family. My visit…

Canadian Rocker Bryan Adams in Concert, Doha, Qatar

Bryan Adams in Qatar This Canadian was SO excited to hear that Bryan Adams was playing in Doha!  The venue was at the Grand Hyatt Hotel – the concert was literally in someone’s back yard! The quality of the pictures I took with my iPhone are not great because of our distance from the stage….

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

Al Wakrah, Qatar – First Kiteboarding Lesson With Flora’s Kiteboarding School

My Own Kiteboarding Gear For my 47th birthday, Michael bought new-to-me kiteboarding gear. Flora’s Kiteboarding School My kiteboarding journey began with Flora’s Kiteboarding School, an International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certified training school. Lessons at Al Wakrah Beach Beach location for lessons depended on wind direction. Al Wakrah had side shore winds, safest for kiteboarding. Starting off,…

An Inspiring Conversation with International Best Selling Author Danny Gregory

From New York to Doha The American School of Doha (ASD) invited international best selling author Danny Gregory to spend this past week in the Upper and Lower Elementary campus inspiring faculty and students to create and draw. Working as an Instructional Assistant in the Upper Elementary campus lent me the opportunity to have a one-on-one…