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Staying at the Oryx lounge at Doha aiport was such a good idea. 10 hours at the airport was daunting at first but I slept most of the time in the comfy chair. I'd wake up now and then to use the internet and eat some crazy desserts. I'm so glad they have computers here because I left my laptop cord back in Pu Wiang.. Anyway, there's also this sweet coffee machine. I'm going to go eat more free food and relax. I'll head to my gate in about an hour and I'll fly home (sweet home!). I hope my luggage doesn't get lost somewhere in the Middle East...

P.S. Big thanks to Taurin for letting me know that I didn't have to rough it at the airport or pay for a $500 hotel to get a few hours of sleep. I had such good layover here at Doha but this couple seriously did not: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/connieyc/1/1207474800/tpod.html

I feel like they had all sorts of wrong information. U.S. citizens can get visa on arrival but we don't have to get a visa to stick around the airport. There are nice free sleeping quiet rooms with comfy chairs (it was kind of crowded so I didn't stay there), prayer rooms, various other facilities like the Oryx lounge (where I stayed and there is a shower here so no one has to be smelly).

In conclusion, internet is great and so is Taurz. Please buy me a fresh sandwich!