Doha, Dowho?

We took a short hour flight over to Doha where we commenced a long layover. This was purposeful; the Qatar first class lounge is second to none.

The architectural magnificence of the space alone is worth spending time in. The centerpiece is a reflective pool that must be 25ft in diameter, and the kicker is that from another 25ft above a stream of water descends, as if from the heavens, into the center of the fountain without making a ripple nor much sound. It’s a marvel to behold. Even the loo is draped in exquisite marble, albeit too reflective for privacy, but maybe that’s on purpose?

Plus the food is ample and the drinks are flowing.

At 1:30 AM our next sky chariot was ready for embarkment. Another A380 heavy to haul us up and away.Read more