The very helpful staff at the hotel helped me book with ABC Tours. They picked me up from the hotel at 3.30pm and after a couple more pick ups, we were in the desert.
There were so many different tour groups out there so it wasn't exactly peaceful but then saying that, we switch from the nice luxury (that word again) car to a big (white again) Geep.
There was some arguing about who was going to go in the back, some people are very sad and get worked up over silly things. I was fine cramed in the back but I felt very sorry for the older lady stuck in the middle.
Our driver took us over the sand dunes- it was crazy! At some points I honestly thought we were going to topple over but thankfully we didn't. I even let out a little dolphin squeal (I managed to suppress most of it).
I've got this travelling solo down to a fine art now. I'm not sure whether people feel sorry for me or they are just being friendly but I've not had to use my selfie stick at all! I have personal photographers everywhere.
The driver took the best jumping picture for me on the dunes- I was suitable impressed with his photography skills as well as he's driving skills.
After another thrilling ride over the dunes, we arrived at this great camp where we were having dinner. There were two camels out front so I had a little ride on one. I forgot how scary it is when they sit back down (yep I squealed again!).
They also had sand boarding which I really wanted to try but it was literally a board with no one helping. I thought I don't fancy breaking anything so I opted for the safer option and ordered a glass of wine.
Dinner was incredible! A mix of so many different dishes such as lamb, rice, hummus, chickpeas etc It reminded me a lot of Turkish food, maybe it's all similar influences.
During dinner there was an amazing belly dancer. Now I can roll my belly (thanks Dad for teaching me) but she was incredible. It got me thinking that she was very good and looked sexy doing it, but I'm sure no on bats an eyelid when she says she does belly dancing. Yet me doing pole dancing is always thought of negatively- so frustrating!
I decided to get a traditional henna tattoo on my hand/arm. The women doing it was from Pakistan. I think everyone I have spoken to here has been from either Pakistan or India. They said its a much better lifestyle out here compared to home. It's really interesting seeing other people living in another country. I wish I was brave enough to do it!
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