As some of you know, I will likely return to the US for the spring semester, as my supervisor has requested to teach in College Station instead of Doha. These plans remain contingent on several factors. However, given even the possibility that this will happen, I find myself faced with the prospect of squeezing in all the things I had hoped to do in Doha over the course of a year into a couple of months. Some are thinking, "What in the world is there to do in Doha, anyway?" But, really, a world does exist outside of the air-conditioned malls and working in Education City.
So, I give to you:
JZog's Top Ten Things I Intend to Experience Before Leaving Qatar:
10. Clothes Shopping. I have to take advantage of the many malls at some point . . .
9. Horse Races.
8. Partake of
Hookah. Because, why not?
7. Sunset in the Desert.
6. Visit a Mosque. Confession - I have already done this and will post about it soon.
5. Dhow Excursion. I probably won't take a long, fancy cruise. But, dhows line the Corniche in West Bay to take people on hour-long cruises for about 50 riyals (just under $14).
4. Go to the Beach. Apparently October and November are the ideal beach months in Qatar. I just need to convince someone with a car that she needs to go to the beach, too . . .
3.
Camel Races. Camels. Enough said.
2. Dune Bashing. High speeds! Sand! Photo opportunities in the desert!
1. SUP-ing (Stand Up Paddleboarding)/Snorkeling. I have found a company that specializes in SUP and snorkel tours and am (somewhat) patiently awaiting a response!
XO,
JZog
Dude. I think you are developing an unhealthy level of interest in camels. Just sayin'
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