Doha Diaries... friday delight...
Morning and TGIF my friends. If there is ever a place where one can really say” thank God it’s Friday”, it’s here- in the Middle East. Or “gelf” as we accented “malabaris” call it. It’s the weekend folks and so the Landcruisers won’t be out till afternoon atleast.
Now for those uninitiated to the GCC countries (the GCC virgins), life is very different here. If you have never been here or do not have relatives here (unlike me, who has relatives in every nook, corner and lane of the GCC), travelling to these countries for the first time can be quite an experience. Some things are pleasant, some amusing, some weird and some things can outright shock you. But do not fret my friends, J is here to give you a low-down on all things “gelf”. Every Friday, I intend to sit back, chomp on my Shoarma/shawarma, glug some diet Coke and post on “Doha Diaries”.
For starters let’s gabble about some key differences between Doha and my home city Bangalore.
First Impressions.
I landed here during the winter. So the legendary heat was a non-issue. Also, unlike my Western expat friends, abayas (the long black robe you see women wearing here) don’t weird me out either. Infact, I myself wear one occasionally! Also, we have them back home as well. These, are probably the first things to hit you.
Out on the road.
Once you are out on the road, you get this vague sense of openness. You feel exposed. The sun seems harsh. It took a few minutes for me to lay a finger on it. Aah! Yes. No trees lining the roads.
Yes, the palm trees partitioni.....
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