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Al Khor, beautiful, beauty, day out, fish market, little moments, memories, seafood, simple
Last Saturday we made our way up to Al Khor. Located 50km north of Doha, the name of the area means creek in Persian. As you can imagine, a desert environment with a creek – it is gorgeous.
Our plan was to explore the new area and hit the fish market for some fresh produce. The drive along the highway was a great start. Listening to music in our comfortable four wheel drive, I looked out and saw flat plains that stretched to the horizon. It was barren and simple but had a way of evoking endless wonder.
The fish market was an interesting place. We bought quite a few fish and the fish mongers handled the fish unmistakable expertise. Whole fish became beautiful fillet slices in a moment.
The drive along the beach and the docks was lovely too. The spread of fishing boats and local dhows gave a charming village feel. Lunch was fabulous! We sat under the shade and sipped our iced lemon tea. The shack was a little shabby but it gave a warm local feel. Fresh fish and chilli calamari – it was a seafood delight.
It was a wonderful day out, enjoying the simple things in life with the people I love. Sometimes, the most enjoyable moments are the little ones.