Even though I didn't get to go to the Camel Festival in Abu Dhabi (I am still upset about this!!!!) I wanted to share the photos that were published in the newspaper today. The final competition of the festival was yesterday. I didn't get to go because of the weather on Friday---it actually started raining and then the wind started blowing which means sand in the air. The festival is held out in the desert so we decided it was not a good time to go. Actually we were on our way out the door when it started raining!!! :(
I think
I really missed a treat. And what wonderful photos I could have taken..........
...oh well.....
The dark haired camels are called The Majahim and seem to be a favorite among camel
connoisseurs.
****Photos courtsey of
Gulf News******
I just had to show more photos from the Al Dhafra Camel Festival. These were posted on the website of TimeOut Abu Dhabi magazine. They are such glorious shots that I needed to share them. I am just sick that I could not be there. What a wonderful experience it would have been. I am so disappointed I was not there to see this fascinating cultural event. 
I love these dark haired Majahim camels. I would like to see one up close. I think they look beautiful. Camels are really kind of silly looking animals. John can't stand them. He says they are nasty, smelly, and spit on you. I rode one in Egypt out into the desert several years ago. It was not as beautiful as these Majahim camels. Yes, it was smelly. Yes, they spit. It was fun to ride one though. I would like to do it again. 
****Photos courtsey of TimeOut Abu Dhabi******
