Tutu Tilly & Miss Paula

Doha looks like...

Some of you have asked to see more of Doha. Well, here you go...

On the school run, stuck at the traffic lights, this is my view to the left...

... and to the front. We arrive 35 minutes later.

After shopping at Villaggio Mall (the one with the indoor canal), I pass the 2006 Asian Games main stadium on my left.

Almost home. The is our compound, Green Village. In true Doha-style, I skip the lights and eventual u-turn, and instead jump up on the kerb in front of the compound. Shortcuts, it's all about the shortcuts.

Still growing into them ears...

DESS School Run

Here are my regular customers for the morning DESS school run. We used to be seven, but Elsie moved up to high school.

Tennis Fans

It is the Qatar ExxonMobil Open finals... Roddick vs. Murray. Quick game, but fun to be out and about. With Brendan away for four weekends, I'm happy for any distraction.

Seriously, tickets cost less than a coffee. You should come along next year!

Matilda gets hold of the camera...

... and that means self-portraits, lots of self-portraits!

Last Story with Mormor

Mormor leaves tonight, so Matilda enjoys a final stack of books...

I can see a family resemblance.

Ice Skating at the local mall

It's winter, so why not?

Starting the New Year in Style

Off to the Ritz-Carlton we go, to wish Kong Kong a safe journey home and Brendan a safe journey on his rally. It is brunch time!

A Qatari falcon in the foyer.

The free-flowing champagne got the boys to giggle, and both complimented each other on choosing wives who are automatic designated drivers.

A fun afternoon indeed.