It is a long trip to Kathmandu: ORD-DOH-KTM = 14820 km, 17:40 hrs flying time (13:15+4:25), 20:50 hrs on the way back. We are breaking-up the trip staying over-night in Doha in hotel on the west side of town. We arrived one hour late, but still had time for a quick walk along the water front, Doha Corniche Promenade, from the park by the sea and Museum of Islamic Art to Souq Waqif for dinner, walking around more after dinner. In retrospect, clean room, clean bathroom, shower with hot water, good food before life on the trail. We talked with friendly restaurant owner who posed for picture and we got the final push with free upgrade to business class on the flight to Khatmandu.
