2. Souk Wafiq

Relaxing morning waking at just before 9, TV not working but who needs a television when you wake up,to the scimitar, Arabian Sea and sun.  Ok, it, is a little hazy, but with this heat by the coast, no wonder!

Breakfast is not where we were told, it is in the Aqua Restaurant on the second floor.  The start is chaotic but Adil, who has worked in London can to the rescue, no Weetabix though!

Adul, hats and gives a  helpful little, run down of the city, etc.  

We head back to the room and have a post breakfast sit down before  taking a taxi to the Jedine Mall to buy some sunscreen.  All was good except that the taxi driver went the wrong way and ended up on some building site before we helped him find his way.  Fair dues though as he only charged us 15 Ryl, but this was a problem as we had no cash and his card machine didn’t work!  

An expensive mall where Maria had an expensive lunch, I had McDonalds!

At around 6 we head off to the Souk and take in the flavours of Doha among its alleys and shops. We come across the ‘golden thumb’ and wonder its meaning?

Doha has a strong trading history and is between the East and West, so its food is varied.  We find an Indian restaurant the Royal Indian and not being the adventurous type eat here.  It was a good choice!

Back to the hotel and the 36th floor post dinner drinks and off the bed.