Last Thursday, I joined an AWA lady and her daughter at QAWS-Qatar Animal Welfare Shelter to help walk dogs. At first it was very sad and I wasn't sure I could do it. After a brief overview we were leashing up dogs. I was un-prepared and wore sandals. We each walked two dogs, one at a time. We got a little lost the first time around, but made it back without incident. It is a dirty sweaty job, but when the dogs look into your eyes and you melt, I knew that I would come back.
Today I made the 45 minute drive myself out there, the last mile is off road. I walked 3 dogs separately, then thought I was ready to handle 2 at a time. I had walked Queenie last time and she was great so I took her and her kennel mate Duchess. They were wild to start but then settled down. I bought some cheap closed toe shoes which ended up giving me blisters and I was dirtier this time than last.
I will get some new shoes and go back again soon!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
A Busy Week
It's been a busy week here and I am only half way through!
Sunday I began scrapbooking my time in Doha and made a good dent in it.
Monday I had to go to the AWA Coffee Morning, once I got to area of town for the gathering it took me 35 minutes to find the house. The directions said turn right onto an unmarked road, that should have been a hint of things to come. I turned down every unmarked road in a one mile stretch and could not find it. I finally saw a car of women I recognized and followed them, after turning around several times and then going down a one way street the wrong way we made it. Come to find out the road we were supposed to turn on was blocked off due to construction and everyone there was frustrated.
Tuesday I went to the Qatar Islamic Cultural Center and learned the history of Qatar and its culture. When you are invited to a Qatari home they offer Arabic coffee and it is rude not to take it. They offer it with there right hand and you are to take with your right hand. They only fill it about half full, it is a sign that they don't want you to stay long if it is full. When you have had enough you shake your cup. I also learned there is no official way to pronounce Qatar. Qatar is basically 124 miles long and 62 miles wide and 75% of the people live in Doha.
Sunday I began scrapbooking my time in Doha and made a good dent in it.
Monday I had to go to the AWA Coffee Morning, once I got to area of town for the gathering it took me 35 minutes to find the house. The directions said turn right onto an unmarked road, that should have been a hint of things to come. I turned down every unmarked road in a one mile stretch and could not find it. I finally saw a car of women I recognized and followed them, after turning around several times and then going down a one way street the wrong way we made it. Come to find out the road we were supposed to turn on was blocked off due to construction and everyone there was frustrated.
Tuesday I went to the Qatar Islamic Cultural Center and learned the history of Qatar and its culture. When you are invited to a Qatari home they offer Arabic coffee and it is rude not to take it. They offer it with there right hand and you are to take with your right hand. They only fill it about half full, it is a sign that they don't want you to stay long if it is full. When you have had enough you shake your cup. I also learned there is no official way to pronounce Qatar. Qatar is basically 124 miles long and 62 miles wide and 75% of the people live in Doha.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Made it Back
Hi Everyone! We made it back to Doha, Qatar and hit the ground running. John was busy all day with meetings and working on new proposals. I hade my AWA meeting (seems like it is going to keep me busy) then to the grocery store, I miss Kroger and Nino's already. Tomorrow I am having lunch with a friend then to another grocery store and my Book Club at night.
We spent last weekend in Dubai where John had several meetings. We also managed to spend time at the pool and the beach. The Arabian Gulf was warmer than bath water so we didn't stay in too long. Yes it is still very warm here 90-100 F. I won't complain too much as we have escaped the cold and rain of Michigan.
We are un-packed (brought too much stuff as usual) and almost adjusted to the time change, looking forward to a good sleep tonight.
We spent last weekend in Dubai where John had several meetings. We also managed to spend time at the pool and the beach. The Arabian Gulf was warmer than bath water so we didn't stay in too long. Yes it is still very warm here 90-100 F. I won't complain too much as we have escaped the cold and rain of Michigan.
We are un-packed (brought too much stuff as usual) and almost adjusted to the time change, looking forward to a good sleep tonight.
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