Glorious View in Qatar
Yesterday I was invited to an all-gals party, and normally, I don’t accept any outside invitations on Friday, which is AdventureMan’s only day off the entire week, but this date was special, and I went, and I had a wonderful afternoon, full of laughs and good friendships.
When I walked in, I had a moment’s nostalgia for Kuwait, and my endless view from my mustard colored tower – this woman had the Qatar equivalent – the view that goes forever.
The windows were open, the breezes were blowing, the laughter was infectious and the food was delicious – what is not to love?
Only six years ago, when I first came to Qatar (almost seven years now) the building from which I took these photos didn’t exist. Looking north, only a few low buildings, the Intercon and the Ritz Carleton existed – and now, it’s almost like another Corniche in the making out at The Pearl. The speed with which this has happened is breathtaking.
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Oh is that Qatar!
Actually, no, that is not what most people would associate with Qatar. That is mostly a view looking north from the Corniche / West Bay area toward West Bay, the Intercon, the Ritz Carleton, the Hyatt Grande Plaza and The Pearl. It used to be WAAAAYYYYY out of town. Now “town” is moving north.
Nice views… Nice and high too. Has it cooled down in Qatar too?
Ahhh, Bu Yousef, yes! Yes, it has cooled enough so that hubby and I even walked on Friday, during mid-day! Nice breezes. Downside – something seems to be giving me terrible sinus and allergies, and it doesn’t go away, it hangs on. 😦