I don’t recall much from my first day in Doha in the state of Qatar. When you land at the airport you are put on a bus and taken to the airport. From the bus you are taken through Passport control, 100 QAR is collected for your 30 day visitors visa and you head to baggage claim. Your carry on is x-rayed. I was asked to describe what was in my bag – computer, books, papers, etc. Then I went to collect my bags and head for the hotel shuttle. I arrived very late and it took all of the energy I had to get to my room.
However, having gotten to my room and unpacked it was soon 12:30 at night (or in the morning, depending on your perspective). I talked to my wife on the phone, promised to take lots of pictures and she, like any good wife encouraged me to get something to eat. I was wide awake and wandered around the hotel. Nothing in most hotels at 2 am is open – even in Qatar. So, I went to bed and stared at the ceiling. Unfortunately. Didn’t get to sleep until 3 am and had a 10 am breakfast meeting to get to. Not good for a guy who likes to sleep.
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