Picturesque bridge-arches are cliche images in Wadi Rum. Pictured here is the natural Jebel Kharaz ('full memory card'), found along the stony Sabah route.
Picturesque bridge-arches are cliche images in Wadi Rum. Pictured here is the natural Jebel Kharaz ('full memory card'), found along the stony Sabah route.
0 2022/03/22 19:28:13
Shutterbugs are advised to place their cameras inside a good quality bag or container here. A single grain of sand can mess up your desert trek adventure.
Shutterbugs are advised to place their cameras inside a good quality bag or container here. A single grain of sand can mess up your desert trek adventure.
0 2022/03/22 19:27:51
There are no Petra-esque elaborate tombs recalling the Nabatean past in Wadi Rum, but the rockscapes more than make up for that. Off-road jeep tours are a great way to enjoy Wadi Rum plus its equally-impressive outskirts. Note that locals tend to buy their vehicles across in Saudi Arabia, due to punitive local taxes. Toyotas are popular.
There are no Petra-esque elaborate tombs recalling the Nabatean past in Wadi Rum, but the rockscapes more than make up for that. Off-road jeep tours are a great way to enjoy Wadi Rum plus its equally-impressive outskirts. Note that locals tend to buy their vehicles across in Saudi Arabia, due to punitive local taxes. Toyotas are popular.
0 2022/03/22 19:27:39
Those interested in going horseback might contact Sue at her 'Bait Ali Camp' in nearby Shakharia--she is an expert rider.
Those interested in going horseback might contact Sue at her 'Bait Ali Camp' in nearby Shakharia--she is an expert rider.
0 2022/03/22 19:27:20
Another ancient rock inscription, showing a human rider atop his camel's 'sulb'. Had it been able to depict accurate colors, the black 'malha' and white 'wadha' types would've been interesting to see.
Another ancient rock inscription, showing a human rider atop his camel's 'sulb'. Had it been able to depict accurate colors, the black 'malha' and white 'wadha' types would've been interesting to see.
0 2022/03/22 12:17:23
This 'naqa' or mama camel, was lovingly looked after by locals. She was the most common color, brown or 'hamra'. Seen here, her snout ('burtam'), nose bridge ('arnun') and forehead ('hijaj'). I will now describe her every eyelash and...(NO! NO! NO! We're good Zebec! Mkay?---editors)
This 'naqa' or mama camel, was lovingly looked after by locals. She was the most common color, brown or 'hamra'. Seen here, her snout ('burtam'), nose bridge ('arnun') and forehead ('hijaj'). I will now describe her every eyelash and...(NO! NO! NO! We're good Zebec! Mkay?---editors)
0 2022/03/22 12:16:42
Not sure whether some of these thick wool items are associated with camels or whether they're 'batanyah' blankets?? Movies: besides the obvious classic *'Lawrence of Arabia', there exists another more modern production depicting that same time period: 'Theeb'. That film shows a young bedu boy's misadventures through the desert. *note that Lawrence eventually came to regret his role in that contentious war, admitting that his ulterior motives did not serve the needs of local people.
Not sure whether some of these thick wool items are associated with camels or whether they're 'batanyah' blankets?? Movies: besides the obvious classic *'Lawrence of Arabia', there exists another more modern production depicting that same time period: 'Theeb'. That film shows a young bedu boy's misadventures through the desert. *note that Lawrence eventually came to regret his role in that contentious war, admitting that his ulterior motives did not serve the needs of local people.
0 2022/03/22 12:16:33
A striking 'shadad' camel saddle.
A striking 'shadad' camel saddle.
0 2022/03/22 12:16:02
We brought back this camel skull, in order to later donate it to our school's brand-new Science Lab.
We brought back this camel skull, in order to later donate it to our school's brand-new Science Lab.
0 2022/03/22 12:15:46
Camels will spit, but this pair seemed like amiable sorts.
Camels will spit, but this pair seemed like amiable sorts.
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A striking 'shadad' or camel saddle.
A striking 'shadad' or camel saddle.
0 2022/03/22 12:05:31
Movie recos: besides the obvious classic *'Lawrence of Arabia', another more modern production depicting that same period is 'Theeb'. A young Bedu boy has adventures and misadventures across the desert. *note that in reality, Lawrence eventually came to regret hi role during that critical time in history. he admitted that his ulterior motives had little to do with the needs of local people.
Movie recos: besides the obvious classic *'Lawrence of Arabia', another more modern production depicting that same period is 'Theeb'. A young Bedu boy has adventures and misadventures across the desert. *note that in reality, Lawrence eventually came to regret hi role during that critical time in history. he admitted that his ulterior motives had little to do with the needs of local people.
0 2022/03/22 11:58:03
0 2022/03/22 11:57:24
Camel wear.
Camel wear.
0 2022/03/22 11:56:56
0 2022/03/22 11:56:38
Camels will spit their displeasure, but these two seemed like amiable sorts.
Camels will spit their displeasure, but these two seemed like amiable sorts.
0 2022/03/22 11:56:09
This 'naqa' or mama camel, with her prominent 'arnum' nose bridge and typical 'hijaj' forehead was lovingly cared for by locals. She is 'hamra' or light brown, the most common color. The 'wadha/baldha' white kinds were something to see, as were their opposites, the black 'malha' variety. Every part of a camel is utilized, from their snout ('burtam') to the tip of their tail or 'shabib'. *I will now describe every eyelash and (NO! NO! NO! We're good Zebec. Um, thanks anyway----editors)
This 'naqa' or mama camel, with her prominent 'arnum' nose bridge and typical 'hijaj' forehead was lovingly cared for by locals. She is 'hamra' or light brown, the most common color. The 'wadha/baldha' white kinds were something to see, as were their opposites, the black 'malha' variety. Every part of a camel is utilized, from their snout ('burtam') to the tip of their tail or 'shabib'. *I will now describe every eyelash and (NO! NO! NO! We're good Zebec. Um, thanks anyway----editors)
0 2022/03/22 11:46:57
Souvenirs.
Souvenirs.
0 2022/03/22 11:46:48
Khalid Falahat is a local taxi driver who more than once went above and beyond. In the tradition of local cabbies, he refused to allow his left ear to be photographed.
Khalid Falahat is a local taxi driver who more than once went above and beyond. In the tradition of local cabbies, he refused to allow his left ear to be photographed.
0 2022/03/21 22:29:44
Another friendly local.
Another friendly local.
0 2022/03/21 22:17:17
The family donkey, Koo-koo, was apparently the culprit.
The family donkey, Koo-koo, was apparently the culprit.
0 2022/03/21 22:16:58
Inside the zreibeh shelter.
Inside the zreibeh shelter.
0 2022/03/21 22:14:55
This was Mrs Z's fave wall in Little Petra.
This was Mrs Z's fave wall in Little Petra.
0 2022/03/21 22:14:43
A dreamy sunset near Petra. *Time for more music, maybe two?
A dreamy sunset near Petra. *Time for more music, maybe two?
0 2022/03/21 22:10:17
The family took us past a sort of natural storage cave. Their neighbourhood had a few other families who'd somehow succeeded in remaining in Petra, whereas many others were forced to leave.
The family took us past a sort of natural storage cave. Their neighbourhood had a few other families who'd somehow succeeded in remaining in Petra, whereas many others were forced to leave.
0 2022/03/21 22:08:54
0 2022/03/21 22:05:59
Alternate view.
Alternate view.
0 2022/03/21 22:04:43
A proud ram, possibly stoned after eating his fave local 'ratam' shrub--its white flowers have a psychedelic effect. The family would try to keep him from eating their 'j. anubis' plants because those were useful to grind, then mix with water to make a natural soap.
A proud ram, possibly stoned after eating his fave local 'ratam' shrub--its white flowers have a psychedelic effect. The family would try to keep him from eating their 'j. anubis' plants because those were useful to grind, then mix with water to make a natural soap.
0 2022/03/21 22:04:01
View from al Deir area. Either direction ('kif-kif') is good!
View from al Deir area. Either direction ('kif-kif') is good!
0 2022/03/21 22:03:10
Another long-eared youngin' in the cave, safe from wolves
Another long-eared youngin' in the cave, safe from wolves
0 2022/03/21 22:02:22
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0 2022/03/21 22:01:11
The family mule would be a valuable possession.
The family mule would be a valuable possession.
0 2022/03/21 22:00:48
This was mine, a ceiling actually.
This was mine, a ceiling actually.
0 2022/03/21 22:00:30
This was their 'zreibeh' or animal pen, another cave that was probably once a tomb.
This was their 'zreibeh' or animal pen, another cave that was probably once a tomb.
0 2022/03/21 21:59:41
Her good-natured grandson, who helped granny to put that wrist-sleeve on. Turned out that she'd had a recent fall off their donkey (see next foto). He then invited us us to join them in a stroll.
Her good-natured grandson, who helped granny to put that wrist-sleeve on. Turned out that she'd had a recent fall off their donkey (see next foto). He then invited us us to join them in a stroll.
0 2022/03/21 21:58:09
Our path took us to Wadi Farasa ('butterflies'), where we met some Bdoul tribe youths assisting their grandparents. The 'hajeh' grandma shown here insisted on trading my carpal tunnel wrist support sleeve for her portrait--fair enough! Her aged hubbie seemed 'kharifa' or senile, as he tried to sell us what he claimed were ancient Roman coins. Hajeh wears a long, black madraga over her body, with a mandeel atop her head.
Our path took us to Wadi Farasa ('butterflies'), where we met some Bdoul tribe youths assisting their grandparents. The 'hajeh' grandma shown here insisted on trading my carpal tunnel wrist support sleeve for her portrait--fair enough! Her aged hubbie seemed 'kharifa' or senile, as he tried to sell us what he claimed were ancient Roman coins. Hajeh wears a long, black madraga over her body, with a mandeel atop her head.
0 2022/03/21 21:49:08
As elsewhere, tombs in all stages of completion are ready to explore.
As elsewhere, tombs in all stages of completion are ready to explore.
0 2022/03/21 21:41:37
Although hardly a secret, Little Petra is worth the extra effort.
Although hardly a secret, Little Petra is worth the extra effort.
0 2022/03/21 21:40:29
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