The first part of the safari was a 40 minute ride on four wheelers across the hot sandy desert to a Bedouin village.
Even though it was 100 degrees outside students were advised to wear a head scarf that completely covered their entire face and large sunglasses that protected their eyes. This was to keep the sand out of ones eyes, mouth and nose while riding the quads. The safari guides tested our driving skills and then sent us off in the desert in a straight line towards the village. While driving all I could think about was how thankful I was to be wearing pants, long sleeves, and a head scarf across my face because the sand was blowing everywhere. The ride was scorching but the best was still to come.
The second part was resting in the village under a hut. Students were offered refreshing water, snacks, and what Americans refer to as hookah, which is the Egyptian way of smoking flavored tobacco. The trip then became relaxing and a one of a kind experience. After rehydrating it was time to explore the village.
The next and best part of the Safari was riding a camel from the Egyptian desert. Camels are unlike any form of transportation that an American can describe. The camels simulated a carnival ride by flinging their back legs up which threw you forward followed by an abrupt launch of their front legs. The camel’s movement was bumpy and fun. Looking at a camel was beautiful.
Their enormous eyes glaring at you gave a feeling of gentleness, ease, and purity. They loved to eat bread and many students got to experience first hand what is was like to kiss a camel.
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By Amanda Watts