My attempt to return from Abu Dhabi to Qatar saga… Check in at Etihad… – Can only get boarding pass to Muscat, Oman – Bags can only be checked to Muscat, Oman — This means that I have to: —– Purchase a visitor visa for Oman (5 Omani Riyals) —– Go through immigration in…
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More of Abu Dhabi and Yas Marina Circuit
After finding out that the Yas 3000 (Formula 3000) cars were on the South Circuit of Yas Marina Circuit which goes under the Viceroy hotel I couldn’t resist signing up. I’ve driven these cars before, but on the North Circuit which has a hairpin turn. This time the South Circuit is much faster and flowing. …
Abu Dhabi and Yas Island
Today for lunch I tried a Phillipine fast food restaurant that I head about by watching Anthony Bordain…. Jollibee. I had the spaghetti and yum burger. It was good. For dinner I ate at Texas Roadhouse in Yas Mall. They have nice USDA beef. After dinner I signed up to drive…
Departure from Doha, Qatar
I embark today on a visa run to Abu Dhabi. Normally this is a simple 40 minute direct flight, however with the GCC countries no longer being neighborly I had to fly through either Kuwait, Jordan or Oman to get to Abu Dhabi from Qatar. My first flight on Oman Air was slightly delayed….
Arrival in Doha, Qatar
The flights were uneventful. I did enjoy the upper deck of the 747-8i between Washington D.C. Dulles and Frankfurt, Deutschland (Germany). I’m staying at the Marriott Marquis attached to the City Centre Mall (for obvious reasons – I don’t need to go outside to forage for food) Pictures of my room below: …
Qatar Trip – Post #6: Departure
I’m headed back to the states a week later than expected. I’ll have enough time at my house to do laundry, pack and get a much needed haircut. I have one of the craziest routings. Because hardly any airline flies to Doha I am flying Lufthansa. Unfortunately the first segment stops in Kuwait on…
Qatar Trip #5 – West Bay
I walked around West Bay today despite the heat.
Qatar Trip – Post #4 – Sea Day 21
I am finally back on land after taking an Augusta Westland 139 back to Doha, Qatar. I spent 21 days onboard the Seafox Marinia… (see information in links below). I’m looking forward to some good food back onshore. Seafox Marinia information: http://www.seafox.com/en/webfolio/fleet/Seafox-Marinia/e/pm/102/ https://www.superb-vacations.com/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Seafox-Marinia.pdf
Qatar trip – Post # 3 – Sea Day # 3 (of many)
Two days ago I took an Augusta Westland 139 out to sea. I’m located at the circle on the map below next to “Idd Al Shargi”. It was my first helicopter ride of the year (I’ve taken plenty through the years). Today I did a lot of walking and climbing up and down stairs. The weather has…
Qatar trip – Post #2
United has some new cool napkins
Qatar trip – Post #1
So far the trip is uneventful, about to fly to Dallas… United’s magazine features someplace I’ve already been…
Look ma, no laptop!
USA Today story regarding laptops and tablets no longer being allowed in carry-on baggage on flights from Qatar, Turkey, UAE, etc. Official information from Department of Homeland Security: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/03/21/fact-sheet-aviation-security-enhancements-select-last-point-departure-airports
Just another day in the office…
On my way to Houston from Abu Dhabi. First flight to Amsterdam on KLM was slightly delayed. It was on a nice new Boeing 787. I can tell the difference as my eyes aren’t as dry as on any of the other airplanes. Now I’m sitting in the upper deck of a Boeing 747. It’s…
Red Bull Air Race
I was lucky enough to get a day off so I could enjoy being outside and watching the Red Bull Air Race in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately I didn’t bring my good camera – I figured I wouldn’t have any free time. So some poor mobile phone pictures will have to do…. …
Abu Dhabi -Yas Island
Here are some pictures from Yas Mall / Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. I went to get some Greek food (at the mall, not at Ferrari World). I’ve been to Ferrari World twice already, but I just wandered over to see what was on display (and the Greek place is next to the entrance). They…
On the road again
I’m on my way back to Abu Dhabi, this time with Delta and KLM. Here’s a picture of my home from Detroit to Amsterdam in DeltaOne… And my dinner choices… I’ll have the beef 🙂
Evening in Doha, Qatar
On my way back to the states from Abu Dhabi. I stayed in Doha, Qatar at the Oryx Rotana hotel. My other option was to stay in Abu Dhabi and get a very early fight to Doha for my connection which meant no real sleep when you go to the airport at 3 AM. …
Enroute to Abu Dhabi
Here’s my dinner menu on Qatar Airways…
Dubai via Qatar Airways
It’s been a while since I’ve been lucky enough to fly Qatar Airways. They’ve installed new larger seats on their 777. (I was originally scheduled to fly on British Airways, but they cancelled their flight). No complaints here, Qatar Airways always is excellent and they give you pajamas in business class….