Dune Bashing

Yesterday was one of those days that I will never forget. Two Toyota Land Cruisers (the most popular SUV in this part of the world, at least as far as I can tell) came to pick us up at 3:30pm. We drove for about 30 minutes to the outskirts of Dubai to begin the dune bashing safari in the Arabian Desert. Thankfully it was only a 30-45 minute thing, because it was the scariest thing I've ever done! You're in this car, flying over these steep sand dunes, and it felt like we were going to roll the car at any minute. They were equipped with roll cages, but still, it was terrifying. Nobody in our car got sick, but Violette was violently ill in the other car. I don't blame her though, it's like the craziest rollercoaster ride you've ever been on, and I was very nauseous also, but managed to hold it in.

We then ended up at the Desert Safari Camp, where we had a traditional meal, followed by belly dancing and another male dancer. I got a henna tattoo, and rode a camel. Which was super fun actually, and if you ever get the chance, do it! After dinner, this guy came over and put a cake on our table. I just assumed that it was part of the dinner, until I looked and it said Happy Birthday Sylvie and Ashley. That was very sweet of the group to do and the cake was so tasty.