Baby Camels, Daniel and Al Ruwais

Environmental Specialists in the desert - 1, Days in the desert - 3, Beers consumed in the desert - 3, Kebabs consumed in the desert - 5, fruit juices in the desert - 1.

I was a wee bit knackered last night and didn't write my blog! Travelled up north and went shopping in Carrefour, was staggered, you could Reblachon and bloomin' President Butter, not that I will be making much tarteflette in Qatar...



Was a very interesting drive up, desert is something else, we did a bit of off road to find the rest of the crew and in the process found a two day old baby camel and its Mammy. Just as we pitched up they 'camel drover' for want of a better phrase appeared and gave the mother camel an post-natal check up. I have to say, he was very kind to it and, despite the camels attempts at biting and kicking he was very gentle with it. His donkey was also beautifully groomed and maintained, lets face it, you can always tell how well a donkey is looked after by its hooves, these were beautifully manicured. Once he had been hobbled, he grazed away merrily on the spinifex. I am well impressed by and large by the attitude towards their animals. They have falcons as well which they really, really love. One fellow I have come across lost his recently (it died) and he is very, very upset.

Anyway, met the new posse and have evolved a really interesting pump-priming project with Paul Breeze, was really good to see him. It is intertidal so I am very excited!!!



Anyway to young Mr. Jones, cannot believe I haven't seen him for the better part of two years, we are catching up at the mo whilst watching 'Borat'. The craic will be mighty. Going to have a little drive in a bit to have a go with the automatics and on the wrong side of the road! Don't think we plan to do much today, have a wonder around Al Ruwais and stuff - just chill out a bit! We are having a desert barbecue tonight, so hopefully the Craic will be mighty.

Starting to struggle a bit, re-alcohol. I can't say I crave it but I frankly miss having a beer. Have discovered the Juice Bar, which is great - Dan and I had a Guava and Mango respectively - they were really lush for £1 each! I think the detox will do me good and I don't aim to resort to the no alcohol stuff. Lets try and do without it. My liver is probably partying at this moment...

Anyhow the Muzzein has just started, despite all the air conditioning and western trappings etc. it does remind you where you are.