Back in November a group of us from school headed out on a Desert Safari (a cliche touristy thing to do, but you can't live here without doing it once). The fun began when our driver left the bus running while he filled up at the petrol station, while still talking on his mobile also (I was just waiting for him to light up a cigarette).
Yep, just like in Australia there are warning signs against this here also. I took these photos as a record of what had happened to us should the bus blow up.
Back on the road safely (quite amazing given the drivers crazy driving) we made our way out into the Dubai desert to go dune bashing.
This is 'Big Red'. It is a steep sand hill with a huge drop over the other side. 4WDs line up on top for their turn down the other side - like a rollercoaster for cars.
We all packed in 4 cars with our highly skilled drivers (fingers crossed) and headed out.
Rob and Stef were all smiles - we hadn't started driving yet!
Proof that I was there
We took a break in the sand to watch the sun set
Our fearful faces as we drive over the dunes, that's my shoulder in the left
The 4WDs then took us to a camp out in the middle of nowhere where we had dinner and rode camels
It caught me a little by surprise when the camel stood up - I will admit that a girly squeal may have escaped my tongue
Then we were entertained by a man in a dress spinning a pizza like thingy...
which doubled as a skirt that lit up
Quite a interesting night!
camp? you camped?????
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