Monthly Archives: March 2013

Livin’ la vida Doha – part II

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Steff Gaulter

Whilst the Tripod were in town, we went to the Corniche Pasty to see how much it had changed in the five years since their last visit. This is how it looked 5 years ago: Not many cities have changed … Continue reading →

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Livin’ la vida Doha – part I

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Steff Gaulter

As a special birthday treat, Dilster and Hoskins came to visit me in Doha, five years to the day since they visited last time. They’re looking good, I think you’ll agree: This time was rather different, as the tripod are … Continue reading →

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Doha Logic

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Steff Gaulter

I fondly call Qatar ‘The Land That Logic Forgot’, and here is another example. I went to the bank today and saw this sign: Where do you think I was supposed to park? a) Around the back of the bank, … Continue reading →

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Crafty workmanship

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Steff Gaulter

Last year in Doha, new number plates were phased in. You have to register your car every year, to prove you have insurance and your car is roadworthy. When you registered it last year, they kindly made you some brand … Continue reading →

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