We visited the camels in pens to begin with (The farmer was nice enough to collect a bunch of his roaming camels early for us to see them. Normally most of them roam around the desert eating before coming home at sundown for water and food.) You can see some of these animals in a pen below.
Then we posed with a fine camel for individual pictures.
We even visited some baby camels that were still nursing from their mothers.
We even watched a camel get milked (and some brave souls tried the fresh milk—I was not one of them—we have pasteurization for a reason!)
Next it was time for the desert trek. We wondered up some sand dunes away from the camels for some exploration.
About that time a huge caravan of camels came home to feed.
We even had camel rides, which were absolutely an amazing experience. The tough part is when the camel gets up, and when it sits down!
We got to experience a Saudi desert sunset,
And then we gathered in the owner’s tent for refreshments and stories. He very much wanted us to stay for dinner (and probably eat some camel!) but we needed to be on our way.
Next it was on to a traditional Saudi meal in a tent at a fine restaurant.
Finally, it was time to return home for some sleep. What a day visiting schools, and then playing in the desert!
22 comments:
Very interesting read. Love the photos too. Nice post.
Dear Mr. H,
I can't believe you got to ride on a camel. That's so cool!
I am a mad girl!!!!!!
I mean bad girl!!!!
Amazing trip, I look forward to reading your adventures each day. Tell us a bit about the weather. How hot is it there right now?
Dear Mr.Heiden
I cant believe it too Jackson. Mr.Heiden got to ride a camel.
Dr. Reichanadter, the weather here is amazing. It is clear everyday and about 70 degrees each day with a nice breeze. It is truly a nice break from Indiana winter!
Jackson and Christian, Didn't you guys get to ride a camel this weekend too?
Reid, I hope you aren't too mad!
I am really enjoying your blog! It looks as if the red carpet has been rolled out for your group. How has your stomach acclimated to the Saudi diet? I would not have been one to taste the camel milk directly from the camel, either!
I was a part of the spring 2007 trip. Best experience of my life! Looks like you are going everywhere we went...camel farm and all. Enjoy your time. Don't be disappointed if you can't make a classroom e-pal connection with a Saudi teacher and his/her class--we were led to believe that would happen, but it didn't transpire for any of us.
Enjoy your time. Who are your Dhahran and Jeddah hosts?
Amy Flanagan
Elizabethtown, KY
Dear Mr.Heiden,
I am so jelous. I can't beleive you got to ride a camel! Are you having good food there? I hope you are having a good time.
Grant
Dear Mr. Heiden,
School has been intresting.A little chatty but intresting.
From, Carly
Dear Mr. H,
Hey Mr. H, we had to work on your science project and as you remember I am partnered with Adam, well he wasn't here today so I had to finish all by myself but luckily I finished just in time. So I can't wait for you to get back.
From,
Jackson
Dear Mr.Heiden
Those are some very cool pictures.
Sincerly,
Jacob
u looked like u were scared when the camel was getting up. were u? also the sunset was very pretty. that is also a lot of food on the table.wat is your favorite food there?
just wondering,
morgan
Dear Mr.H,
Do you like the food?
What do you eat in Saudi Arabia?
Connor
Dear Mr. Heiden
That is so cool that you got to ride a camel. Was it hard to stay on?I hope you are having a good time.
P.S. I'm sick today but I am feeling better.
nice camel where did you get it
Dear Mr. H,
what did you eat(SPECIFICALLY)
Dear Mr. Heiden,
It's very cold in Fishers. We're supposed to get an ice storm tonight. Do they have cereal in Saudi Arabia? Did you see any Bactrian Camels while you were at the Camel farm? Hope you're having a great time.
Sincerely,
LE
p.s. Do you know who Diabetes is?
Dear Mr.Heiden
I did not ride a camel this weekend. I am so jelous that u rode a camel. I wanted to ride a camel. Jacob and i finished our sinence project. ( Did u no how we did it!) we did it by copying sentences from the sience book in lesson 2 and we didnt get caught. Anyway Mrs. Emmons finished chs. 1-3 of The Best Christmas Pagent ever.
P.S. I am so julous if u go to the dessert, I hope u get runned over
Christian
Sara, my stomach has been doing just fine on this trip....no problems so far! They are feeding us very, very well!
Amy, Ali has been with us the whole time. I can't remember for sure who some of our other hosts have been.
Connor, I do like the food, and I really like to eat all of the desserts, and also humus. I also love the lamb and other meats we have had also.
sounds fun!
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