This place is great. Last night we drove uo to a nearby dune for the sunset, and it was spectacular. I'm hoping some of the pictures turn out well. Dinner was a barbecue on the deck. It is amazing how quickly it cools down after the sun sets. They had lobster, lamb chops, beef kabobs, chicken kabobs, and fish. There were plenty of accompanyments including a wonderful lentil dish.
This morning we got to sleep in until 6 then we met our guide for the dune ride...what a ride. They leave directly from the property and cross out of the conservation area in Dubai and enter the neighboring emirate. The dunes are higher here and the vegetation more sparse as it is a camel farm. We had 4 land rovers and this was not the tame dune driving we had experienced just out of Dubai. Our land rover got stuck on top of a dune and we had to be pulled off. One time we didn't make it all the way up the dune and slid down sideways with Jacque, our guide, makinging figure eights to make another run at it. It was exciting and a little scary.
It is hotter today so we are enjoying the air conditioned suite. We haven't seen too many oryx or gazelles today as they are hiding in the shade too. They will be out when it starts to cool off. Tonight is our last dinner here and we leave at 5:30am for the drive to the airport and put flight to Oman. Now if I can just get everything we need to carry on in two bags, they only allow 1 bag each on Omanie Air, I'll be happy!
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