A FISHING VILLAGE IN AL KHOR

This was the fishing village near Al Khor. It did not look like a village though. Al Khor is known to be one of the places well-known for its fishing activities (according to my reading from the Net). The people working there, like the fishermen and the fishmongers sounded and looked Indians to me so I guess the Arabs are now only the top management people. There were no locals that could be seen nearby.

These things are called "gir gur", or is it "gur gir" - I am not sure of it anymore. They work as fish traps once submerged in the sea, I guess that is how the things work by their physical feature,

There is also a fish market which supplies fresh catch from the sea. Other than fish, I could see crabs and big-sized prawns on sale that day.

A resting place with the palms of date tress put as the roofs could be very economical. I have never thought that it could be reused in that kind of manner. If only the same method could be done here in our country, then we will be able to save a lot.

A COMPANY HOUSE FOR AN ENGINEER WORKING WITH A QATARI OIL COMPANY

Other than featuring the places I managed to visit, my blog is also some sort of one of those decor magazines that has pictures of beautiful houses people have. So let's look how is it like to live a life in a squarish but luxurious house (according to my standard) in Al Khor, Qatar.

the neighbourhood

the front view
[picture published the 2nd time :)]

the main hall

the dining area

the kitchen

entrance

the master bedroom

two rooms converted into a study and a praying room
(there are four rooms altogether and a separated room for the maid at the back outside the house)

two of the four bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs and the laundry room

view from the rooftop

With this kind of accommodation provided, I do not mind moving to Qatar. The question is: will the company employ any English teacher? I have to start writing my resume now.

By the way, if you are wondering where Al Khor is located in Qatar, here is the map for you to refer:

BLOGGING FROM DOHA, QATAR

"The travelling bug has hit you again," wrote my friend, Christina Chan, in her comment on my FB wall. Yes, I am already here in Doha, Qatar, for a very short trip in conjunction with the Chinese New Year break. Thanks abound to my ex-schoolmate, Mr. Mohd. Razib Nordin, for inviting me to come over and play host for four days.

in front of the house of a Qatari oil and gas company employer

He is staying in Al Khor, an hour drive away from the city centre. I am lucky in a way as the weather is now cold, at times the temperature is below 10 degrees Celcius so I do not have to experience the extreme heat of the desert.

the host coming home from the night shift work

Doha at night
[viewed from the mosque I did not know the name]

I have a few more hours to explore Doha before heading to Dubai. Be ready to read more of my middle east trip soon. Happy holidays everybody.