Over and Out

Over and out, Doha...Texas bound.

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Hippopotamus Steak House

Everyday I am that "one day closer" to the real Tex Mex, but in the meantime, I made a stop at the newly opened Hippopotamus Steak House (no, not Tex Mex). I had to scope out the place sans David for fear that they wouldn't have iced tea, you know, one of those "God forbid" things. My fears were confirmed, but my lunch date and I somehow survived the husband's worst nightmare. It's located in the front of City Center Mall on street level, I think. I get a little confused in the buildings in Doha as to what floor I'm actually on. So sue me for being level-challenged. Anyway, I loved the open air atmosphere with waterfalls on one side and the outdoor water fountains to view through the glass on the other side. It was absolutely peaceful and inviting. I ordered a tandoori chicken salad that was very enjoyable. Truth be told, my partner and I talked so much that I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to the food. We stretched our lunch out to a full three hours, before we moseyed on our way. It was definitely my kind of place, as I love great ambiance at a fair price that's conducive to chatter. The servers were ultra attentive to boot. It's absolutely a place that I'll revisit with my girlfriends, leaving my southern iced tea addicted husband at the pink villa, of course!

Price:

Our 88QR or $24.18 tab included...

tandoori grilled chicken salad (small)
whatever kind of salad Jennifer got (sorry!)
basket of bread
one creme brulee (very yummy!)
1 large water

Larry Gatlin ~ Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)

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One Day Closer to Tex Mex

On the heels of going home in FIVE days, visions of enchiladas and Tex-Mex food are dancing in my head. It's a shame, but food always finds its way somehow to the forefront. So, with the thoughts of Tex-Mex and being that I'm still in Doha, another image comes to mind that I have an overwhelming urge to share. I've heisted it from friend/blogger Gina's facebook page. I don't think she'll mind, but if she does I'll give her my next born child. A PROMISE, I will keep, Gina!


Yes, you are reading that sign correctly...a little down home Tex-Mex CHINESE Cuisine in Doha. Seems like I heard somewhere that the burritos there were pretty good. Was that you, Shabina? Anyway, I'm not so sure a Texan would be caught dead in a dive that somehow puts a Chinese twist on Tex-Mex. Ok, so maybe I just couldn't find the place, dadgumit. Desperation is setting in.

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Chicks Tweet Up #1

No doubt, one of the greatest enlightenments I will have received during my gig in Qatar is realizing that even though we come from different lands and cultures, we are all cut from the same cloth.

What do you get when you cross a couple of Brits, a South African, a German, a Pakistani, an Indian, a Texan, a Michigander and then throw in some Christian, a little Hindu, and a helping of Muslim? Gosh, I hope I got all that right?!

A melting pot of a great time is what you get. A group of us gathered today at Colombiano Coffee for Doha's first female only Tweet-up. Sorry guys, there may have been a bit of gender bias, but a little sisterly bonding was in order. Already looking forward to our next meeting!

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Sticky Business

I worked today, even though I reported a while back that I was due to start my summer hiatus from Patrizi Photography. Sherry had other plans, but NOW, I am officially on summer leave. We deal with Murphy's law constantly at her photo business and today was no exception, as I heard Sherry hollering from across the house, "Sybil, I need your help!". I'm still perusing my job description to see where it says unsticking puppy dogs from mousetraps is one of my duties!

Poor, poor, Bella...

Happy to be Stuck with You ~ Huey Lewis & The News

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