Sunday, May 17, 2009

Sample of the Housing


These are just a few examples of the types of villas that the locals live in - most of them are massive and look very palatial.
(If you click on the image it enlarges it)




Lovely front entrance...sand and more sand....


What are footpaths????


Just another dusty/windy day in Doha



This is my favourite.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

New House


While I was in Australia Nick moved into a new villa (in preparation for when I leave to go to Saudi)  He is sharing with another couple but the place is so huge there is plenty of room for everyone.   There is four bedrooms each with its own bathroom, plus there is also maids quarters, and another lounge room upstairs.  There are 11 air conditioners in the house.


These are the villas from the outside

The swimming pool - there is also a gym, sauna, restaurant, internet cafe and tennis courts.  We are usually the only ones at the pool as no-one else is stupid enough to sit outside in 42 degrees!!


The backyard of the villa




Nice big kitchen



Our bedroom


And this is Bomber!!!  Never known a dog to make so much noise.


Thursday, April 2, 2009

Elite Marquees

My brother Matt and his partner Kirsty own this marquee business and these are some pictures of a couple of weddings that they have just done in Sydney.
























Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Lightening Strike - Dubai

A friend from Qatar sent me these pictures from a storm that hit Dubai the other night - this the the new Burj Dubai Tower being struck by lightening.

























Saturday, March 14, 2009

World Superbikes Losail Qatar 2009



















These are a selection of pictures from a recent world superbike event @ Losail