Al Liwan Suites Doha

... whole wide world is not completly covered with WI--FI.
So now you get 2 stories...but I am almost ready with Dubaaiii and Thailand.
It´s just a matter of getting connected.
Sorry..

Talk to you as soon as Connected..!!!
P&M the backpackers sometimes on-line.
But still doing fine.

... is removed from the listing. Yes, I was that bored.

I also discovered another Sheik type - remember on the way out, this amused me? Well, I hadn't seen the 'Ipod variety' yet! Again, sorry, but photos for my head, I didn't want to be rude / get in trouble for taking any photos, but I thought they were very cool!

And that's it for this time...hope you enjoyed!!

... over for the University. Too tired to put up a fight and, frankly, past the point of caring, I take the receipt and proceed to the car waiting to take me to the hotel. They’ve heard of my lost luggage dilemma, informed the concierge and when I check in I am told that my room has been stocked with a few extra amenities like toothbrush, etc. That’s more like it.

It’s around 1 am by the time I get to my room. Not really hungry, but not ...

... and we had a fantastic time before a late night move to Tom and Jerry's, which featured a terrific "Like a Rolling Stone" sing-a-long and Elvis music. Oh how I miss Kathmandu. The airport the next day was one of the more ridiculous places I've ever been in my life. In Nepal, for whatever reason, there just never seem to be any women around. The security check in lines are divided by men and women. Kristen got through hers in 2 ...

... bbq's, hung out with my cousins friends. Fun times but chill. On the weekend I went to a different beach with the family. We had kebab on right on the beach. By far one of the best things to do. The beach we went to this time wasn't around any dunes but was in the middle of dessert nowhere. The beach also wasn't as nice and the water was to cold for my liking to swim. So I just enjoyed the sun - with no sun block this time so I can get some ...

... in Qatar and, from what we understand, government-controlled; just like in Communism). Therefore, we decided to stop at one of the many, many fast foods (KFC, Mac, BK, Hardee's, anything you can think of in the US, is here, too. In a big way). After a food bite and a (non-alcoholic) drink we've decided to ask the restaurant owner for directions. As we've mentioned earlier, as a private entrepreneur, he was very eager to help and even offered to drive ...

... then cross to Souq Waqf. Spend evening exploring the maze of buildings. So hot, sweating so much, clothes are drenched. Meet Ataol at "Tajine" at 8. He's with his friend Göhsu, we're joined by Göhsu's friend Nikolas. They can't get over the idea of living on such a small island and liken it to The Truman Show. Eventually, after 11, Ata drives me back to the hostel. Witness a minor crash at one of the roundabouts. Not surprising, really.

... the hostel, popped in and found out that it was full expect for the dorm without air con. Popped out. I took out the other leaflets I had and walked towards the next one. Actually I was walking the wrong way for about twenty minutes but that's not the point. I got there eventually and found out it was also full. I seemed to be in the arab quarter at that moment, it was nice enough. I then walked around for ...

... of the plane I had a little incidence.. I usually carry one large bag with me, which is allowed in most aircrafts as a cabin luggage. This time, the flight attendant at the gate approached and she took away my bag telling that it will not be allowed this time and will fly as a luggage in the luggage compertment. I did not mind as she assured that i will be able to collect it at Doha while I reach there. And I trusted her..... Unfortunately our (my and my ...

... the bottom of my feet and i had the thick Teva sandals on! Plus in with the temperature being what it was the "short" little hike took about an hour. In the pictures you can't tell how big the dune is because there is no focal point to show the distance. But i couldn't even see the car from the top of this thing. It is difficult to climb also because its a steep edge and the sand just moves so fast under your feet. Picture the cartoon ...