As the Qatari National Convention Center was closed today, there were no scheduled meetings or side events for the COP18 program. The new arrivees were not able to obtain UN accreditation yet either, but just to rub it in a little, I arrived a day earlier already have my accreditation and badge. Since many of us were quite jet lagged still we decided to take it easy and explore the city of Doha and partake in the local culture.
After a quick search for a decent cup of coffee we were off to tour the Souq Wakif to try to find some Qatari pearls (still MIA by the way). After touring the Souq, we walked down the Corniche Street “boardwalk,” along the Persian Gulf on a beautiful cool winter day in Doha. Even though Doha is not the most pedestrian friendly city (that is being quite generous, besides how can you even cross a round-a-bout anyway?), it was quite a fun experience. We even saw the Emir of Qatar taking his host of camels out for an afternoon jog. At least we thought it was the Emir. I even got a “Roll Tide!” from a passerby. This might be the most unique place I received a “Roll Tide” from a complete stranger: walking though the Souq Wakif enroute to the Persian Gulf.
Tomorrow, we start the regularly scheduled programming for the COP events for the final week. I am going to head to the YOUNGO meeting bright and early and will get involved in some of the final events. Here is a link the schedule for side events. If anyone is interested in a particular side event, let me know and I can try to go and summarize or ask a question you might be interested in.
Tomorrow, we start the regularly scheduled programming for the COP events for the final week. I am going to head to the YOUNGO meeting bright and early and will get involved in some of the final events. Here is a link the schedule for side events. If anyone is interested in a particular side event, let me know and I can try to go and summarize or ask a question you might be interested in.
For a special treat, take a look at what the locals call the "Corndog" tower to the right of the World Trade Center - Doha. It must be LSU HQ. It is one of the 1000 or so skyscrapers currently under construction in the heart of Doha. We still haven't figured out what companies will actually do in all of these buildings.
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