Counting down - 10 days

Now that we're nearly ready to head home (only 8 more working days) I thought I would add a couple of photos to the blog of Brian and I - so you will recognise us when we next meet up somewhere in Auckland. We 've both put on weight and I haven't had a haircut since I left NZ!! - the hairdressers here can not be trusted, there have been a few horror stories.
We are still waiting to hear if we will be back in Doha for another contract for the 2009-2010 school year, so the packing has started. We seemed to have accumulated quite a few bits and peices and have been doing some last minute shopping because the sales are on.
We have an end of contract dinner coming up on Wednesday night - we're hoping the news of our next contract will be through by then to make it a real celebration for those who are keen to stay on in Qatar for another year. There are some who are heading off to jobs in schools in other countries (Abu Dhabi, China, Phillipines) and some who are off to live back in NZ. For those keen to stay on its uncertain times - not knowing whether to pack everything and send it home or sit and wait it out. I've got my sights set on the flight back on July 1st - looking forward to a bit of Kiwiland.

Things we're looking forward to

Well there are only 20 more days now till we get on the plane for NZ - I'm really looking forward to seeing family and friends.
We've all been starting to talking about what food are we going to have when we get back - what have we missed the most. Bacon seems to be high on the list, a meat pie!, fish and chips, vogels bread of course, water straight from the tap, some of Jos yummy deserts, a glass or 3 of New Zealand wine...ah the list can go on.
We still have no confirmed contract for the next school year here in Qatar, so everyone is feeling a bit unsure about their plans for the future but we've been told to remain optimistic - not easy.

Camping at Zekreet

We recently spent a night out camping, by the sea. Brian was once again trying to catch a fish with his fishing buddy Steve.
Lynley has written an excellent account of the expedition on her blog so I thought I would put a link to her post. Click here to have a read....