SPOT THE ERROR - DOHA 5

Found at Doha Zoo

Sentence in line (1):

The word "adviced" is wrongly spelled
"Their safety is their own responsibility" would mean the children are responsible for their own safety so this should be good news for the parents.

Sentence in line (4):

"It's not allowed.." is wrong. Perhaps, it should be written: "Visitors are not allowed to bring in..."

Sentences in line (2) and (4):

They sound more like the authority is begging rather than giving instructions.

Compare these two expressions, with and without the comma:

"Please, leave some of the food for me"
and
"Please leave some of the food for me".

SPOT THE ERROR - DOHA 4

Perhaps the correct version should be:

Swimming is not permitted outside our beach, as mentioned above.

So does that mean, if people go to the beach, then it is COMPULSORY to swim at the beach. Swimming outside the beach is already not permitted. :)

SPOT THE ERROR - DOHA 3

One spelling error, the other could be a type-setting mistake.

found at Katara Beach, Doha

SPOT THE ERROR - DOHA 2

one spelling error

from the same sign board at Katara Beach, Doha

SPOT THE ERROR - DOHA 1

found at Katara Beach, Doha.

ENJOYING THE SCENIC VILLAGGIO SHOPPING MALL

I finally understood why Mr. Razib had taken all the trouble to have a brief stop at a shopping mall named Villaggio even though we had very limited time to spend and a plane to catch. It was one of the most beautiful shopping malls I had ever been to.

I had no time to visit the shops in the mall but once I stepped foot inside, I was suddenly transformed into another world. It was like buildings inside another big building. "Villaggio" is actually an Italian word which means "village" and the beautiful interior architecture and design had successfully created a feel of walking in a small and peaceful village with blue sky on top.

There was even a channel inside the mall with a gondola, operated by a gondolier, and you could experience Venice if you were willing to pay. I guess this would be an excellent place to escape the intense heat for the Qatari once in a while.

the ambassador for Carrefour in the making

It was a quick tour but I was happy enough to see such a breathtaking scenery in a mall. And that concluded my two-day trip to beautiful Doha and Qatar.

Starting tomorrow, the entries will be on the next destination: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). I wonder whether you are getting excited or am I boring you already?

VIDEO: MY CLOSEST ENCOUNTER WITH A TIGER, AT DOHA ZOO

This was the nearest distance I had ever experienced while observing (and recording) a tiger in a zoo.

Doha Zoo, Qatar.

POSING WITH ANIMALS AT DOHA ZOO

One of the must visit places when you go on a holiday is the zoo. You get to know the country from the one specific animal that can only be found there.

Introducing the oryx - the one animal that is associated with the State of Qatar (I think). Read more about this animal HERE.

The white tiger looked exhausted but we could watch it from a close proximity.

According to my friend, Mr. Razib, we were lucky because we managed to see many animals that day. When he and his family members were here, when the weather was much hotter, the situation was different. Most probably the animals love the cool air outside much more so they were taking the chance to roam around.

really healthy zebras

This was the closest distance I had ever experienced getting near a tiger. Pray god the fence would remain strong. The tiger was roaring non-stop, perhaps it was hungry which was not so good news.

birds of a feather flock together

We were there quite late, at almost 5:00 p.m. and with a plane to catch in less than 2 hours., we could not spend too much time at the zoo even though I would just love to do that. If I am not a teacher, I am quite sure I will be taking veterinary science or zoology. I should start surfing the Web now for the next zoo to visit.

"Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo."
~ Paul Simon ~

GUESS THE PRICE OF THE CARPET

There was something that caught our attention - a carpet exhibition on the ground floor of Doha City Center. We were lost in the world of fine and luxurious Persian carpets for less than 30 minutes (but the salesperson was a Filipino man).

The carpet merchant of Doha in action

And now, can you guess the price of this carpet?
It is just a small carpet, you know.

[Taking the Qatari Rial as equivalent to almost RM1.00]
You can find the answer as you scroll down the page

And here is the answer:

Feeling like fainting already?

When I get filthy rich one day (as if), I am going back to Doha and buy all those nice carpets from there.