....and ready to go. After a few hectic weeks it is now the evening before I fly to Qatar. I've double checked my tickets, passport etc. and now need to have an early night before driving to Birmingham at 02:30 tomorrow morning. Having just spoken to Cath I know the weather there will be slightly warmer than the frosty start I had this morning, with the daytime temperatures somewhere in the high thirties!
In between trying to sort a job out and going glamping (glamorous camping) I intend to try and visit the only commercial apiary in Qatar. Not sure how easy that will be, especially as this week is the Muslim festival of Eid. I know where some of the hives are kept - in the ground of Qatar University - so it is worth a try.
http://www.sustainableqatar.com/bee-keeping-and-falconry-in-qatar-traditions-and-environmental-challenges/
Will hopefully be able to find out if natural beekeeping is viable and, more pertinently, allowable. I have no idea if 'non-Qatari, Joe public types' are even allowed to keep bees but I'm sure going to give it a go and find out. Hardcore subversive beekeeping here I come!
Regards
Boyd
I can only assume this means you will not be joining us next week down the pub.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time over there, you'll have to let us know how it all goes with the bee's.
Dave
Far from it old thing. I'm back in blighty just putting the finishing touches to my DaDBeeP bee quiz, and if all goes well it should bee fun.
ReplyDeleteTim also has an interesting proposition to put forward.
See you there - same place, same time.
Boyd
Sadly I will not be able to join you yet agsin (double booked). Count me in for the Christmas dinner if it's still going ahead. If you post the quiz I can test my sparse knowledge.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dave