Camel riding

July 17, 2012


During our stay we went on one sole trip, but an integral one. It was the Camel Safari, which I was treated to by my boyfriend- and what a treat it was. We were driven into the desert where great sand 'mountains' enveloped us as our modern and air-conditioned coach penetrated the empty and flat landscape. Occasionally we came across Bedouin settlements where one of the basic buildings was amusingly juxtaposed with a satellite dish on its tin roof! 

We sat down in the Bedouin tent for Hibiscus tea before our camel ride. 




My boyfriend and I rode side by side, guided by a young boy, on our respective Camels. I insist that our camels were in love as they animalistically and affectionately brushed and bumped their heads together. The ride was lovely and scenic; the dismount was a little frightening, (they rapidly and unexpectedly buckled their back legs.)














Subsequently we walked up a small hill to watch the sun set and admire our surroundings from an aerial view.




The sunset itself wasn't absolutely breathtaking, but the view and landscape undeniably was. The colours were so vivid and everywhere we turned were different hues of yellow, blue and red.
We then enjoyed our authentic dinner before stargazing which marked the end of what had been a truly memorable evening.

I would certainly recommend the trip if you have the chance. Now that I have crossed off Camels from my list, Elephants are next!

11 comments:

  1. Ahh thats amazing! I rode a camel when I was 6 I think?!

    Love your blog - I'm following :) xx

    fairytalekiss.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! :)
      Just checked yours out, lovely makeup and fashion, I'm sure I will keep reading! X

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  4. To be honest, I looked at several of your posts and I'm speechless.

    This experience is wow!

    I'm definitely your follower from now on.

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    1. Thank you Lucia :) Just had a little look at your lovely bright outfit posts! X

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  5. Egypt looks beautiful, it's somewhere I've always been a little afraid of visiting after all the mixed things you hear but riding a camel is up there on my list of things to do! As is elephants, I love elephants they're my favourite (: Also I scrolled down your posts and had a little read and I see you were reading Anna Karenina in one photo, congrats to anyone who manages to finish that as I had to read it last year at uni and never actually finished it, what I did read I enjoyed but my gosh it went on and on.... haha (: lovely blog xx

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    1. I know what you mean. We didn't go to the Pyramids because of the potential danger, and being English you do get targeted by all the salesmen. You just have to be careful where you go I think :)
      Yes indeed, it is definitely very lengthly! I have a post coming up regarding it soon; I feel I have to document my triumph in finishing it haha! X

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  6. Arrwww, i love your blog! definitely going to stalk you a little bit now ;)
    Egypt is soo beautiful! i never been to egypt, but it stand on my to-travel-to-list!
    Can't waituntil you post more. thanks for sharing your life with us...

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    1. Haha, I do love to indulge in a good stalk from time-to-time ;)
      Thank you for reading and I hope you continue to enjoy! X

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  7. what a beautiful post! photos are great! feels like i've been there with you ))

    and i like your laid back, clean and stylish outfit!

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