Upon landing, here were my initial thoughts:
1. Helllooooo sun! Haven't seen you in a while.
2, Ahhhh, fresh unpolluted air.
3. Ohhh it's so clean here.
4. Oh my, there is so much construction {literally, the town is getting an entire make over to prepare for the World Cup}.
5. It's so sunny and warm and sunny and warm!
After spending a few days there, my initial thoughts remain the same, but I also had the opportunity to understand the culture a bit more and gain an appreciation for the city and its people. Here is what I learned:
1. The juxtaposition of desert + skyscrapers is astounding and unlike anything I've ever seen or experienced. We spent half the day playing in the desert with camels and dune bashing, while the next day, we admired Doha's glittering skyline.