Thursday, March 31, 2011

Gwen's First Dhow Trip

Having trouble with my picasa and photo uploading - I keep turning the pic round but it keeps flipping back again. Anyway. All that's important to know from this sign, apart from the obvious spelling errors, (which we can forgive a second language person for), is that on no uncertain terms, whilst on this particular boat, you MUST NOT smole. Smole? Smole? Schmole? I would love to know what 'smoling' is. Answers on a postcard please - and try to keep it clean!


The last afternoon with the Aussie side of the family, before they flew back to Melbourne, we went out on a dhow. Gwen had never been on a dhow, so this was a fab opportunity for her.

It was a beautiful day and the boat was really simple but lovely. For the equivalent of 40 pounds for the 8 of us, we had the whole boat for an hour's cruise. Not bad really.

We had a wonderful time sailing through the crystal clear turquoise waters. Doha has quite a beautiful skyline.
Whilst we admired the view, the kids all passed out! Must be that gently womb-like rocking of the boat!

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