Wahiba Sands Desert
I just love the desert; the dunes, the camels, the Bedouin. You feel like you’re in a different world. I opted to stay in a resort inside the desert rather than in the outskirts. Of course I’m not one to sit still so I managed to get myself into various activities like quad biking, fun to do in the dunes (not the big ones). I also wrapped up since the sun is pretty intense, put on my high boots and ran up a few of the bigger dunes for exercise, keeping clear of grassy mounds which may have scorpions and God forbid, rattlesnakes. Of course there are falcons in the Arabian desert. I did some dune bashing which was great fun and watched the sun rise. There are oryx as well. The must do camel ride, the Omani Bedouin take good care of their camels. They don’t smell at all! I head back to Muscat tomorrow with a few wadi stops en route. I shall miss the desert. Maybe next time I’ll find Lawrence.
