That aside, we saw some amazing sights. The sea-life is spectacular. Like a screen shot from Finding Nemo.
We went into the eastern desert by jeep where Himself went off on a quad bike while I explored the Bedouin camp where we were to take supper later that evening. I rode a camel which I have to say was scary - they seem so tall from the saddle! A nice Frenchman riding beside me said I looked a bit tense and went on to assure me that they can only gallop at 60 miles and hour and they can only keep that up for about 5 miles. What?!
We climbed a mountain (well a very high sand dune - think quarry pit kind of thing)and watched the sun set over the desert. Very surreal and so quiet.
The supper - we'd decided to decline (health grounds you understand and the fact that we'd watched the women making the bread!)but by the time they served it up we were so hungry we'd have eaten a scabby camel. And you know what? It was DELICIOUS! There was chicken, a green bean stew of some sort, er another stew, a sesame/vinigrette dressing, sausages, fresh salad, and all washed down with cola, with watermelon to finish. And no Mummy's Revenge the next day! Yum!
Then the entertainment - the Bedoiun children and adults did a dance for us - a bit like Morris dancing with knives. Then there was a belly dancer, a whirling dervish and finally a man on a stallion which I have to say looked distinctly unhappy - the horse not the man. And as we were sitting at hoof level, was a bit un-nerving as the rider attepted to keep his mount under control.
As it grew dark, the camp lights were extinguished and we then took turns to look through a telescope at the night sky. Have to say was a bit unimpressed as all I could see was this bright light...possibly the moon, dunno?!
And here's a pic of me with two gorgeous Bedouin children.
3 comments:
Thanks for sharing this Sue, sounds absolutely wonderful. Something to revisit in your mind while on the phone to annoying insurance companies!
Best trip I ever did! Without going into too much detail, we had a giggle at the toilet facilities at the camp. The people who live there use a hole in the ground but visitors get the use of a wooden shack with what apears to be a functioning loo except it doesnt flush...as you emerge, a woman nips inside to throw a bucket of water down the pan. Nice!
A bit like finding out how a magician does his tricks - better if you don't know!
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