Today was an extraordinary day! Our friend Cameron (whom we have not seen in 13 years) gave us a tour of Qatar beyond the city of Doha. It was our first time into the desert and we had the best time!
We started at the 'sink hole". Not sure how it was formed, this is a cavern in the ground. We descended about 60 metres from a small opening at the surface to a large room way below the surface. See the people at the bottom? The climb was not difficult and the layers of rock were a study in geology.
From the depths to the heights..... We climbed some of the world's largest sand dunes. These are great mounds of sand stuck in the middle of barren landscape. The dunes are formed by the winds of the desert. This one is called the "Singing Dune" because of the low pitch wail that is made when you walk or slide down.
The view from the top was spectacular and it is mesmerizing to watch the sand as it shifts in the wind.
We ended the day with a
schwarma at a local Arabian fast food restaurant. A schwarma has chicken, garlic sauce, vegetables wrapped in a pita. The meal is served on the floor. So delicious!
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