Caribbean April 2009: Tortola, BVI (EIS)

The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.

A funny sign in Road Town. This was not at a corner.

A house on Main St.

A look down Main St.

There are actually two of these signs. I believe I saw only one stop light which my driver ran.

Road Town from the air.

A cruise ship in port. Tui fly I think from the U.K.

A man and his son enjoying the beach.

Having a nap while watching the ocean at about 9:30a

Ferries that ply to the neighboring islands from Road Town.

A look at the hills overlooking Road Town from the beach in Road Town.

The capital Road Town from the air.

Caribbean April 2009: Terrence B. Lettsome International, Tortola, BVI (EIS)

Doha, Qatar April 2009: Arriving in Houston-Intercontinental from downtown Houston

At the airport there was hardly anyone around. I cleared security and then went and got some tickets for the journey.

One that was over with, I went across to Terminal D and after a 30 minutes wait was able to check-in and got an aisle seat.

I then headed upstairs to the gate as I was trying to find a Lounge since boarding would not start for another 45 minutes. There is an Executive Lounge, but it is only available to Qatar, Lufthansa, Singapore and one other airline. Bummer.

I made my way down to the Presidents Club in the C Concourse. On my way, I spotted my airplane at the gate.

I made my way to the Club which was open due to delayed flights, but its closing time is 7:00p. I got online and found a quick snack. Before long, the agent said we had to leave. It was time to do so anyways.

I headed back to the gate at D4 where boarding had already commenced.

Doha, Qatar April 2009: Departing downtown Houston

I'm off to Doha, Qatar.

I waited for the bus and the one that showed up was the wrong one that does not go all the way to the airport, but still says "Bush IAH Intercontinental" on it. So I had to take the 500 at a cost of $15.00! I was not happy so I called Metro to yell at them.

I then walked over to the stop for the 500 and paid the $15.00 and boarded. It was an O.K. ride with just three of us onboard. We arrived at the airport at 5:36p.

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR arrives in Houston Intercontinental, Houston TX (IAH) - Water Cannon Salute

When a new airline or aircraft graces an airport, it is traditional that the fire fighters for that airport gives it a water cannon salute. Today, March 30, 2009 is the first time that Qatar Airways (QR) arrived in Houston-Intercontinental, Houston TX (IAH). Here is the video:

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR arrives in Houston Intercontinental, Houston TX (IAH)

Qatar Airways, QR77 landed in Houston-Intercontinental, Houston TX (IAH) after it inaugural flight from Doha, Qatar (DOH).

The weather was crappy, it rained as nine (9) of us (one of my colleagues from work was with me) waited for the aircraft to arrive. Soon, there it was, off in the murky distance. Its bright landing lights stabbing the cloudy skies. The gray, white and dark red Boeing 777-200LR landed quietly and then taxied over to gate D5 where it was met with a traditional water cannon salute. It was amazing, the rain stopped once the airplane landed. Enjoy these pictures below:

First picture when the camera worked

Qatar Airways' and Emirates' Boeing 777-200LR in Houston-Intercontinental, Houston TX (IAH)

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR at gate D5

Emirates (EK) Boeing 777-200LR at gate D4

Two Boeing 777-200LRs parked next to each other from two countries that are next to each other.