I just learned that Umm means "mother of" and Bab means "door". Why would they call a little town that? No clue. But out of respect, people call mother's here "mother of first son's name" instead of by their own name. Umm Ankur for example.
Anyway, we decided to explore a new beach in Qatar since it was gorgeous outside. We found Umm Bab on the map and headed off in our OLD Jeep Wrangler. Apparently no one else has discovered this beach because there was not a soul in sight! On the way there we saw camel crossing signs and what do you know...there were actually all these camels grazing by the road. Even one crossing on our way home. We passed the Qatar Cement Company and a QP Desalination Plant but beyond that is just a beautiful beach w/no one around. There were itty-bitty shells instead of sand and super shallow water. In the pics you can see Ank way way out with water only up to his knees. Not ideal for swimming but not bad if you have some Crocs :)
All-in-all a very peaceful Saturday.
-Gen
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