DOH = Doha, Qatar. For fans of The Simpsons, best three-letter airport code ever!
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Qatar has some of the most beautiful, colorful currency I've ever seen.
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The incredible lobby of the Grand Hyatt Doha, my home in Qatar for a few days.
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Cruising around the hotel grounds, amazing pictures around every turn.
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It was dark by the time I got settled in my room, but I still thought the view from my veranda was breathtaking.
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The view down below was just as tempting when the sun came up the next day.
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Sunrise over the Persian Gulf.
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Some shots from inside the Museum of Islamic Art.
There was a bit of a dust storm outside that day, so enjoying the beauty indoors seemed like the perfect diversion.
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Doha is most famous for its dazzling Corniche
a pleasant walk of a couple miles with some of the world's most innovative architecture designs lining the path.
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Pearl farming was the mainstay of the Gulf countries before oil was discovered,
and many of these countries have monuments to commemorate this part of their shared history.
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Qatar is one of the most progressive Arab countries. I found it refreshing to see huge displays like this along the Corniche.
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This sign made me smile. Notice how the black silhouetted figure is wearing proper Arab attire.
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A couple local women stroll the Corniche.
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The distinctively shaped Sheraton Doha Resort, one of Doha's best-known landmarks.
I was still staying at the Grand Hyatt, but I wanted to stop by and check out this property as well.
The inside of the Sheraton is a golden feast for the eyes.
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A little remembrance of where I was when I heard the good news! :)
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Leaving Qatar, the exit immigration queue complete with separate lane for fully veiled women.
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A quick last glimpse of Doha's Corniche from the air.