A fabulous weekend!
After two days of work at school, we had a three day weekend due to Qatar Independence Day. It's a tough job - really.
On Saturday the TAs all went walking on the Corniche, which is an 8km palm-lined trail along the beach. It was a little hot and humid, but still beautiful. After walking for a bit, we stepped into a floating restaurant/cafe to get some juice and coffee. Then, to our surprise, it started moving. The restaurant that looked like a boat was a boat! Can you believe it?
Anyhow, we thought we would be warned before they take off, but apparently not. For about 4 US dollars we got a lovely 60 minute tour of the Bay. It turned out to be a fun time.
A boat just off the Corniche in the Bay:
The restaurant which we couldn't believe was actually a working boat:
The TAs, some are looking a little sick.
Also this weekend, we had brunch at the Sheraton Hotel which was amazing. I've never eaten so much food. The Dean of Pre-Medical Education took the TAs out. We met his wife Margaret, and she told us about the amazing places they've lived and the trips they've taken. They lived in Kenya for 14 years, and both of them were serious climbers. They climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro twice. They also talked to us about their involvement in the negotiations that brought Cornell Med to Doha.
Here are some pictures of us at the Sheraton:
On Saturday night we celebrated Qatar Independence Day. Education City held a celebration with food, dancing, and crafts. It was fun to mingle with the students, professors, and their families.
Chai Chai and Oriel, the Chemistry and Psychology TAs, wore traditional dress and had their pictures taken. As hot as it was, I had no desire to put on additional clothing.
These are pictures of the Qatari men doing a traditional dance. I was told they dance and chant to communicate with Muhammad that they are ready to go to battle - but if there are any Qatari nationals reading this and I'm wrong, it wasn't my fault.
HENNA! A woman named Harishma painted our hands with Henna. You let the henna dry for about 1-2 hours, and then it stays for weeks. She was very good.
Well, that was my weekend. I hope you all are well, and to anyone affected by the crisis in new Orleans - my thoughts are with you.
On Saturday the TAs all went walking on the Corniche, which is an 8km palm-lined trail along the beach. It was a little hot and humid, but still beautiful. After walking for a bit, we stepped into a floating restaurant/cafe to get some juice and coffee. Then, to our surprise, it started moving. The restaurant that looked like a boat was a boat! Can you believe it?
Anyhow, we thought we would be warned before they take off, but apparently not. For about 4 US dollars we got a lovely 60 minute tour of the Bay. It turned out to be a fun time.
A boat just off the Corniche in the Bay:
The restaurant which we couldn't believe was actually a working boat:
The TAs, some are looking a little sick.
Also this weekend, we had brunch at the Sheraton Hotel which was amazing. I've never eaten so much food. The Dean of Pre-Medical Education took the TAs out. We met his wife Margaret, and she told us about the amazing places they've lived and the trips they've taken. They lived in Kenya for 14 years, and both of them were serious climbers. They climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro twice. They also talked to us about their involvement in the negotiations that brought Cornell Med to Doha.
Here are some pictures of us at the Sheraton:
On Saturday night we celebrated Qatar Independence Day. Education City held a celebration with food, dancing, and crafts. It was fun to mingle with the students, professors, and their families.
Chai Chai and Oriel, the Chemistry and Psychology TAs, wore traditional dress and had their pictures taken. As hot as it was, I had no desire to put on additional clothing.
These are pictures of the Qatari men doing a traditional dance. I was told they dance and chant to communicate with Muhammad that they are ready to go to battle - but if there are any Qatari nationals reading this and I'm wrong, it wasn't my fault.
HENNA! A woman named Harishma painted our hands with Henna. You let the henna dry for about 1-2 hours, and then it stays for weeks. She was very good.
Well, that was my weekend. I hope you all are well, and to anyone affected by the crisis in new Orleans - my thoughts are with you.
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