Update: Why are they not here yet?!

Excerpts from an email:

Our great Tanzania adventure is getting off on a rocky start... Just to give u guys a heads-up: our flight in spore has been delayed for an hr n might be delayed further. We MIGHT not be able to make it for planned connecting flight in Doha but we'll see how... 

That's actually the 2nd part of the "rocky start"... The first part: as we were getting thru customs here... One of the shops' glass window suddenly shattered n Su n qh were standing quite near it!!! I was still struggling to clear customs w the automated system n my sweaty hands ;p after getting over the initial shock, the two of them swiped out their cameras n took photos of the shattered glass of course :) 

More updates on adventures to come!

Ty

Eventual conclusion of situation: they were delayed by SEVEN HOURS! IN THE SINGAPORE AIRPORT!  Such Blasphemy! If only they'd known it was 7 shours, they could have happily gone home to sleep/get supper/eat roti prata and milo  (ahh, i just made myself drool..)!!!

I feel affronted for them! The 7 hour delay means that they missed their connecting flight in Doha and weren't able to arrive on Saturday as planned. But in the end, due to Rebec's great research skills about Doha, they were able to tour and visit places during their transit, while staying at a nice hotel! yay! 


Things they did:

Souk Waqif: With its winding laneways and tiny stalls crammed with everything from spices and antique jewellery to colourful textiles, Souk Waqif is one of the most atmospheric places in Doha – if not the Middle East. It’s best to arrive early in the morning or after 5pm because most of the stalls are closed between 1pm and 4pm. Get lost in the alleyways, and snare yourself a bargain.

Museum Of Islamic Art: The IM Pei designed building may look impressive from afar, but it’s even more spectacular up close and the wow factor continues inside with a treasure trove of Islamic art that spans centuries. There are too many pieces to name, but Time Out Doha loves the collection of astrolabes – ancient astronomical and timekeeping devices used to schedule prayer times and locate Mecca. Everything is displayed over two floors and it’s easy to navigate alone (allow around two hours), but you might hear more interesting titbits about some of the pieces on one of the guided tours. The best part about it? It’s absolutely free.

Walk the corniche: No trip to Doha would be complete without pounding the pavement around the corniche, the wide, palm-tree-lined footpath hugging the bay. The Museum Of Islamic Art sits on one end, so after your visit, you can walk right to the other end near the Sheraton. There are endless amounts of photo opportunities of the Doha skyline, the dhow wharfage and the iconic pearl in the oyster monument. All that walking will work up an appetite, so we recommend refuelling with a waterfront lunch at the Balhambar building (near the Asian games Oryx monument) at Al Mourjan restaurant.

I am actually kinda jealous.. esp. when my situation involves slogging away (and going crazy at) writing essssayyys (i think i know why they call it essays. because it sounds like ass.) 


In any case, they are arriving today! yay! excited! maybe this time the blog will really kick ooff! woooo!!