Today I went to Souq Waqif, the traditional-styled open market in Doha. My friend Gill and I decided to go down there since it was a nice day to be outdoors (for a change). Although I have been many times, I always either forget to bring my camera or forget to take pictures when I bring it. This time, I remembered both! The souq is a maze of shops, selling items like bulk spices, fabric, kitchenware, art, toys, carpets, antiques, and souvenirs. We wandered around and checked out the shops, while I acted like a tourist and took a bunch of pictures.
This is the front of the woodcarver's shop, where they hand-carve little boats and other items
Sheesha pipes for sale!
Spices
Bedouin carpets
A look down the main drag
One of the many souvenir shops
This little shop specializes in kitchenware
A sweet-tooth's dream!
The guys with the wheelbarrows will follow you around in hopes that you will hire them to lug all of your purchases
I didn't buy anything, but my friend Gill found some toys for her children.
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