Day 9

Ritz Carlton in Qatar. The capital, Doha, can be seen in the background. The water is the Persian Gulf.

Day 8

Alberto riding a camel with the Persian Gulf in the background.

Camel crossing! Alberto with two other congressional staffers.

This was one of the vehicles in Alberto's caravan touring the sand dunes in Qatar. He said it was a thrilling experience and the video he took really brought it to life.


Some members of his group rolled down the dunes and then faced the grueling task of getting back to the top! :)

Sunset in the Qatari desert.
Persian Gulf with Saudi Arabia in the background.

Alberto said he got a second wife while on the trip. It's a good thing I find him so funny. LOL! ;)

Day 7

Watching Roger Federer play tennis.

Day 6

Alberto at what is Qatar's version of the House of Representatives. This is the only elected body in the country.
Texas A&M entrance. Alberto said the educational facilities were extremely high tech. Each desk was fully wired. Classes were taught simultaneously on different sides of the world, complete with voice triggered video cameras so people could instantly see who was speaking.

A little bit of home...the balcony at the US Embassy.


A night shot of the Museum of Islamic Art.

Day 5

The Museum of Islamic Art.


Al-Jazeera's Newsroom.

A painting on the wall at Al-Jazeera's headquarters.

Day 4

Downtown Doha in the background.

Falconry is a big sport in Qatar.

Various buildings in downtown Doha.

Day 3

Hotel nightstand with the Qur'an and the arrow pointing toward Mecca.