And now something about Doha..

You guys must be wondering its been close to 4 weeks in Doha and I haven't given you the Doha Dope?, Well 2 reasons I was kinda busy and I dint explore much of Doha to write about it....

But now I guess I can put my initials reaction in bullet points !!

• The Whole country is full of construction workers and Caterpillars, readying it self for Asian Games 2006

• Local Qatari's minting money in IPO's

• There is an absolute shortage of Taxis and they expensive considering Petrol is cheaper than water here.

• The local food is not all spicy.

• The water in the sea is crystal clear and green in colour

• The Emir is a visionary and has done good things and shares wealth with his subjects.

• Qatar is the only country with the alphabet 'Q'

• Malayalam will be of more help here than Arabic or English.

• Like Poona all shops are closed from 11 am to 5 pm

• The local Supermarkets like Bania shops in India give you bubble gum instead of remaining change.

• Arabs are more courteous than Desis to the pedestrians.

• There are at least 4 ladies beauty parlours on every street.

• Grown up Kids here don't ride cycles but they ride Tri-Cycles.

• Dating is done by Blue Tooth.

• The Ring Roads at night witness races and stunts by dare devil Ninja & Kawasaki Bikers

• Gambling is disallowed but Raffle draws are a big draw

• Dohadebates is a nice show on BBC and I've signed to be part of the audience.

• Lulu Hypermarket is the place where all desis (incl me) go for a weekends.

• In short life in Doha is ekdum Sosegad.