Wednesday, 8 April 2015

272 Days And Counting.....

A year from today, we would be in Dubai, U.A.E. for the second day.  Once again, there are many interesting shore excursions on offer for this port.  One that I find very appealing is called Night in the Desert.  According to the description on the cruise website:

"Depart the pier via four-wheel-drive vehicle for the drive on the tarmac road. Upon reaching the desert of Dubai, your driver deflates the tires for the approximately 1.5-hour, off-road journey through the desert en route to the campsite. Along the way, take an exciting dune drive and stop to watch the beautiful sunset.


Upon arrival at the campsite, a traditional Arabian welcome awaits you. An area has been set up with a 'shisha' station, where you can relax and experience a puff or two of tobacco flavoured with fruit, molasses and honey. Some of the pipes used are fantastic works of art, and have a fascinating history. You may also participate in a camel ride at the campsite, go sand-boarding, or try out a henna design on your hands or feet.


From here, proceed to the Bedouin tents for a barbecue buffet accompanied by traditional music and a belly-dancing performance. Afterward, you can sit back and watch the starlit sky and moon bathe the dunes. Your tour concludes with an approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier. "

The henna design on my hands would be great fun!  Doesn't the picture below look cool?