First night in the desert ! (12th April)

Giselle and Connor on their camels :)

The 3 day camel trek was incredible and Giselle now officially loves the desert and wants a pet camel even more.

Our treking companion was called Connor and I think since being home I have turned him into a crazy charactature. A canadian guy with a thick moustache fashioning full white linen with black boxers, a dark green turban and sandles which had been patched up with a pink leather square. If only every one dressed like this. He was a lovely guy and I think made me and especially Giselle feel alot better about the amount of bad luck we often get.

After lunch on the first day as we were getting on our camels Connor climbed on only to tear a hole in the top back of his trousers. Me and Giselle found it incredibly hard not to wee our selves laughing. I felt a little bad as we didn't really know him, I only hoped he didn't mind. "It's fine, it's funny, I'd be laughing too if I was you" Connor replied everytime we apoligized for our hysterics. Once we arrived at the village Connor was trying to decide what to do about the medium sized hole in the back of his trousers. Abai the camel leader insisted on Connor using his turban to wrap it around his waist to cover the hole. I don't think Connor was too enthusiastic about the idea but Abai left him little choice. So off into the village we went with Connor now wearing a wrap around skirt.

Me and Giselle at lunch time in the desert.

Once we had invested in what was very expensive fanta we were off again. This time a young boy joined us who ironically was called Kamal. Giselle "Are you alright camel", Kamal "Yes thank you".

That evening we were treated to traditional desert songs and a scrummy meal  (I can now make chapatis! YAY). I also learnt where the northern star is which is always usful if you get lost in the desert, and I now have a million jumping shots of Giselle along with a million shots of me not quite jumping (this is evidently a skill i need to work on).

And whats a good evening if you cant have an indepth conversation about how amazing Lord of the Rings is ?

Connor also managed to break his sun glasses :(
Sleeping under the stars, so peacful.
night night xxx