Our first 48 hours in Doha have been exciting as we get used to our new life. The city is half amazing and half building site! No-one walks anywhere - they all drive big 4 wheel drives and so you take your life in your hands when you cross the road - its like crossing the M25 with a buggy! Still it did only cost £5 to fill up the car with petrol! We have had lunch in the souk, done our first food shop, been to a local park, visited numerous shopping malls and had a drive around the city to get our bearings. We had to wear jumpers today - outrageous! It was only 18 degrees and a bit windy! I have sourced some playgroups for Emily and found a swimming club and all the shopping malls have endless opportunities for soft play. Andi brought an Iraqi cookbook and so we've been cooking with local ingredients - I made a tasty mince and green pea stew tonight - tasted better than it sounds!
The Arabs all seem very friendly and Emily is doted upon by all! So far its all looking very positive.
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| Mummy and Emily at Aspire Park |
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| Daddy and Emily at Aspire Park fountain |
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| Hello ducks! |
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| Hot dog and chips for lunch at the park! |
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| Inspecting the Corniche |
Sounds like a busy start to your life in Doha! I'm sure Oonagh will love the opportunity to come and visit you some time in the near future. It is a great idea to blog to let us know how you are doing! Keep it up.
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Was great to talk to you on Skype and FaceTime tonight!
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ReplyDeletePaul, Catherine and Oonagh! V must be close to the c, wow it is right next to it, who would have thought it!
hi, i was just given the letter today about your blog. Its all looking very exciting out there. i would not expect anything less than for Emily to be doted upon. she is such a gorgeous little girl. we are missing you all very much but glad you are having a lovely time. maisie sent in a little goodbye card for Emily. can i pass on the blog details to maisies mum and dad? xx
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, lovely to hear from you! Yes feel free to pass the details on - how lovely that they sent a card. Hope all is well.
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ok, i shall pass it on to those who want it. It was such a lovely little card bless her! speak soon libby, take care xxx
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