Tag Archives: Qatar

Lunch and the desert

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Gary

On the Radio 4 news this evening, was a story about a cat on the underground. It boarded a train at Seven Sisters during the rush hour and managed to find a seat. A volunteer from Battersea Dog and Cat … Continue reading →

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Money doesn’t buy taste

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Gary

I finally had a call from Mirinda in Doha late (for her) tonight. She’d been dining at the royal residence (all gold and gaudy) and meeting with the Super Sheikha, daughter of the emir. Mirinda said it was an interesting … Continue reading →

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Life on a royal dhow

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Gary

Spare a thought for poor Mirinda. Today, in Doha, she was forced to enjoy a boat trip on the royal dhow, servant on hand to top up her coffee, a table set up chock full of Middle Eastern delights and … Continue reading →

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