In Jaisalmir we jeeped out into the desert for an hour and began our camel trek. The camels had been wandering around all night so we had to wait for them to be rounded in. Camels are pretty comfortable and easy to ride, you just have to make sure that you hold on when they stand up as their back is at a 90 degree angle to the ground. We treked through desert villages and saw women with gorgeous clothing and village kids who aren't used to foreignors. Our camel guides made us lunch while we laid on blankets on the sand. In the afternoon we tried camel racing, but I think my camel was the slowest - or maybe just the most unmotivated. We ended our trek at some sand dunes where we watched the sun set and had dinner while listening to local music. Then we laid back on the sand and looked at the starry sky.
April 06, 2006
Camel Trek
In Jaisalmir we jeeped out into the desert for an hour and began our camel trek. The camels had been wandering around all night so we had to wait for them to be rounded in. Camels are pretty comfortable and easy to ride, you just have to make sure that you hold on when they stand up as their back is at a 90 degree angle to the ground. We treked through desert villages and saw women with gorgeous clothing and village kids who aren't used to foreignors. Our camel guides made us lunch while we laid on blankets on the sand. In the afternoon we tried camel racing, but I think my camel was the slowest - or maybe just the most unmotivated. We ended our trek at some sand dunes where we watched the sun set and had dinner while listening to local music. Then we laid back on the sand and looked at the starry sky.
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that sounds like so much fun!!
Wow! Camel riding is something that few of us in the US will experience...ever. That is awesome!
That sounds awesome!! Any pictures? It would be great to see you on a camel. Do you sit ON the hump and if so, is it squishy? I heard its full of water.
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