off the road

Loved spending last weekend driving through Zekreet, Qatar. Zekreet is on the about an hours drive opposite of Doha. It really showcases how beautiful Qatar can be. BEIGE IS BEAUTIFUL :-)

I'm loving my time here and having such a blast! Thanks for all the love. 

India

India was a dream come true. Watch my first VIDEO.

We spent the first three days of the trip in Hyderabad, with our new friend/tour guide, Dileep, and trusty driver, Swarmy.

We toured film city, where popular Bollywood films are shot.

Watched some Bollywood dancing. They danced to Jai Ho, my favorite Indian song!

Climbed to the top of the Charming with the group (Mackenzie, Elias, me, Maryan, and Karin).

Took a ferry ride out to a buddha statue.

Discovered THE BEST mango juice ever. The look on my face says it all.

Woke up early to visit the market with Dileep.

Went saree shopping.

Dileep is a pro shopper.

Found Baskin Robbins!!! Wow yum ahhhhh happiness.

My first Indian meal. twas SPICY!!!

I loved Hyderabad. The traffic was crazy and the colors were bright. Everywhere we looked we saw something bright! Next up was a 7 hour long road trip to Adasarlapadu, a village in Southern India, for our friend's sisters wedding. We were honored to be invited to this wedding, and they were honored to have us! We were the first EVER foreigners to visit the village.

Pre-wedding henna

Walking around the village as a local celebrity. Took photos, handed out autographs, and practiced English with the kids.

Wedding tent

Asha and Ramakrishna

A love marriage :'-)

DILEEP!!!

Is it too late now to say Saree?

America

This buffalo was wild.

Back in Doha, as my henna fades, I know the memories never will :'-)

P.S. thanks to Karin and Mackenzie for the pictures, I only videoed!

Dhow Boats

These little boats are so fun! We took a trip to see the skyline and enjoy the salty breeze. The water is SO blue and beautiful here, I was seriously mesmerized by the color. Moments like these give me glimpses of the beauty waiting to be found in the desert.

National Sports Day

Qatar takes the second Tuesday of February off every year in the name of exercise. We went to the Islamic Museum Park and played around all day (I also snagged a nap in the sun). Seriously an awesome day created to encourage everyone to stay active.

Red carpet entrance

Free kites for everyone!

A plethora of water bottles for the public

The dream team

Pro paddlers

The day ended with a pan of brownies to gain back all the calories we worked off. Nothing like eating peanut butter and Oreo brownies in the name of National Sports day.

Sand Dunes

WOOOOO!!! I love the sand dunes. We had a peaceful day relaxing in the warm sand, with a majestic wolf in tow. The sand boarding was super fun and speedy. The sand 'sings' when it moves by vibrating and making a groaning noise, which is so cool. The dunes are truly Middle Eastern and awesome. What a top notch day.