Extreme camping in Biyatah (near Dubai)

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December 29th 2009

Published: January 2nd 2010

Hi, I thought I would share one of my more interesting outings. I decided to go camping in the desert with virtual strangers! Actually, they are part of a group I belong to called couch surfers. We have an Abu Dhabi group that meets for drinks periodically and also gets together for small trips. This one happened to be desert camping. The "bring your own tent" variety. I do know Dale, a co-... Read Full Entry

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Our campsite

I climbed a sand dune to take this picture of our site...as you can see we are really in the middle of nowhere.

campsite

hanging around

Anothere thing I will have to bring next time...a chair.

playin' around

Romain

trecking

A few of us decided to go for a walk and found....

Lars and the bones

We found a complete squeleton!

our campsite

Lars, Joe and Rebecca

The perfectly cut trees

Once back in the village, we noticed these perfectly cut trees. The camels could only reach so high and would eat the leaves thus leaving these perfectly trimmed trees.

3rd January 2010

Bess Sauve
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Extreme Camping
Hi Sherry. Love these travel blogs. If everything had gone as planned you wouldn't have had these great experiences. It's blistering cold here today -15 C. Take advantage of all the side trips you can do, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Love Auntie Bess

3rd January 2010

Elise
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Bonne Année!
Salut Sherry! Bonne année :) J'ai toujours beaucoup de plaisir de lire ton blog; I can just imagine you screaming at either a bug or while going on a care ride!!! Je suis très heureuse pour toi, tu sembles vraiment t'amuser et apprécier chaque moment passé là-bas. But there is only one question I have... with all the visiting and partying going on, where do you find the time to work?!! I guess you do... How's the job? Philip m'a demandé si tu vas dissequer un bibitte avec les enfants pour faire de la science?!!! J'ai une petite idée de la réponse... Bonne année! Je te souhaite santé et bonheur. Prends bien soin de toi. J'ai hâte de te revoir en 2010! Bye! Elise ;0)

3rd January 2010

noelline
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Happy New Year
Hi Sherry, Happy New Year. Thank you for sharing your adventures. You will now be an expert camper. Today, I'm taking down the Christmas tree and all because school starts tomorrow. Pauline drove to Lac Saint Jean during the holidays. We still meet in Hamilton on saturdays to do the stairs. Take care and all the best for the New Year.

3rd January 2010

Kathy Uden
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Happy New Year
Sherry, really enjoyed the update, you sound like you are having a wonderful experience. I laughed and smiled at all of your stories, I too would have been totalled unprepared....Rain in the Desert??? Does it not just soak into the land? Apparently not..hahaha. I heard a rumour that Auntie Marg, and Uncle Marcel came to visit you....did they and if so how was their trip. Update us again when you can, all the best to you in 2010 and hope to see you home safe and sound soon. ku

4th January 2010

jackie cafissi
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WOW! What an adventure.
Hi Sherry: Kathy forwarded me your blog. I'm on holidays right now and finally have an opportunity to catch up on some news. What an adventure you must be on. I can't even imagine what you are experiencing. I hope you are having as much fun as it looks. We are in Florida right now/ My dad has spoken to your Grandmother a few times and everything seems to be going well there. If possible, keep in touch. Happy New Year. All the best in 2010. Jackie

7th January 2010

Lynn Laverdiere
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Happy New Year
Thanks Bud! I love it! Experience of a lifetime, and one of only many I'm sure.

12th January 2010

tanante
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J'imagine!
Wow! camping dans le sable. Est-ce que les nuits sont aussi froides qu'on le dit? Profite au maximum de ton expérience. Tu risques d'avoir un petit down à ton retour. Les aventures te manquerons. Bonne Année 2010 et j'ai hate de te revoir. Martine

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