Alone in the Arabian desert

Middle East » Saudi Arabia » Al Jawf
November 19th 2022

Published: November 20th 2022

The title sounds more dramatic than reality. But hey, there is nothing wrong with a catchy title, and a little dramatic license. That's what story telling is all about. And it isn't a lie. I am alone. After dropping my mum off at Riyadh airport, it was time to do some travelling solo. Because deep down inside I have missed being on my own, travelling around without anybody by my side. There is a p... Read Full Entry

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Peep

More souk

Nice entrance gate

Jebel Al-Qarah

Very narrow entrance to interior of Jebel Al-Qarah

Al-Hofuf

They have installed lights and a walkway inside the crevices

Al-Hofuf

Beyond the spruced up part of the crevices

Looking upwards

Outside again

View from the top

More narrow defiles

Back in the official part, a bit over the top in my opinion

Al-Hofuf to Dammam

View from the train

Al-Hofuf to Dammam

Similar sort of landscape as Jebel Al-Qarah

Al-Hofuf to Dammam

And more desert

Dammam

Train station, also end of the line

Dammam

Dammam waterfront

Dammam

Beautifully lit up mosque

Dammam

Corniche at sunset

Dammam

Stumbled onto this group

Dammam

And they started dancing and singing

20th November 2022

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Anxiety...
Even after many years of travel, I still experience anxiety before a trip. But as with you, once I am on my way I leave it behind.

21st November 2022

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

Nice to hear...
I'm not the only one.

25th November 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Happiness in Solitude
Many people are not comfortable on their own. I find it reassuring. I love to travel with others but alone reminds you of an inner strength. I'm enjoying seeing Saudi through your eyes. Thanks for the memories and keep traveling!

26th November 2022

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

True words
Thanks for reading and commenting.

25th November 2022