Doha, Qatar

Our first time in the Middle East. Arrived in Doha in the early morning, 85 degrees at 6am, and 99% humidity (according to Ruth). Ventured out for a walk in the evening - Ruth was the only woman in the street. Not knowing exactly where to go after our walk along the Corniche on the Persian Gulf, which was as warm as a bath, we asked two guys whether they knew of a place to get local food - they turned out to be American security contractors, who ended up giving us a ride to the local bazaar, provided us with some local currency...and we ended up spending the night on them, trying various foods, juices, and Qatarian ice-cream, while listening to Arab music and dancing - Ruth from the Ladies' only section.











































Then off to Vietnam...