Onwards to the Middle East

On saying our goodbyes to John, Sue, Peanut and the animals, we set off for Madrid in order to get the overnight flight to Doha (which is the capital of Qatar, slap bang in the middle of the gulf!). We took a four hour train journey through Spain (some very nice scenery and all that) in order to reach Madrid, where we then took the underground up towards the airport. After a brief detour to see the Bernabeu Stadium (Home to the Mighty Real Madrid) we arrived at the airport with plenty of time to kill when DISASTER STRUCK!............ Dipi lost her make up bag on the tube (or it was stolen, we still cant work it out!) So after a few tears and a trip round the make up shops (unsuccessful I might add. Its an exact science buying make up and not just about colours it would seem!) we were on our way on the overnight flight, which was a little painful as not much sleep was had. We are now in Doha and we have been chilling at Dipi's dads place. Reading, sorting bits for the blog and listening to Arab Prayers coming from loud speakers all around! We resisted the urge to pray it has to be said. We are planning to go out on a desert trip which should be mucho fun!