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Trackless and bare are the sands of the desert
No verdure adorns them, no green tree is there;
Parched by the winds and the hot, scorching sun rays,
Strewn with white bones lying bleaching and bare,
Patiently, slowly, across the vast ocean
Plod the strong camels, so faithful and true; Ships of the desert, with merchandise laden,
The ability of the camel to survive in desert conditions without water for long periods of time is rivalled by none. The many physiological adaptations the dromedary have even earned it the title "ship of the desert". Dromedaries can glean much of their needed water from desert vegetation, and can survive after losing over 40 percent of their body weight in water. When water is available, whether fresh or brackish (salty), camels drink well - up to 57 litres at a time.
The ubiquitous camel -ship of the desert. This one was the first of many camels to make my acquaintance .
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Did you know that camels are called the Ship of the Desert?
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Ships of the desert.
Where they once walked in the sands of the outback these camels now walk on the sands of Lighthouse Beach.
A popular tourist attraction the intrepid thrill seeker can take a 30 minute ride on a camel along the beach.
These three camels were enjoying a much deserved day off and were at home on the range.
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.
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In the vast, endless sea of sand, Where the sun blazes fierce and grand, A creature roams, both strong and free, A symbol of desert's mystery.
With humps that store the precious fat, A marvel of nature, imagine that! Through arid lands and scorching days, The camel treads in timeless ways.
Its feet, so broad, on dunes they glide, A gentle sway, a steady stride. In storms of sand, it closes tight, Its nostrils shut, a wondrous sight.
Underneath the sun's cruel gaze, It finds cool rest in shaded haze. A drink of water, seldom found, It journeys far on barren ground.
Thorny plants, it munches with ease, Survives on dry, the toughest trees. A friend to those who call sand home, In golden dunes, it loves to roam.
A lifeline in the harshest clime, A bond that's stood the test of time. The ship of the desert, bold and true, In sunlit lands, it ventures through.
Oh camel, proud and wise you stand, A guardian of this arid land. With grace and strength, you chart your course, The desert’s ship, its enduring force.
On our road trip from Fujairah city to Hatta near the Oman border, we came across a pair of camels lazily munching on the thorny bushes in the desert and climbing up to the highway. I took several shots, but this one appeals to me the most, showing the Ship of the Desert standing by the express motorway, ready to carry a desert nomad across even though it is now bisected by a 3-lane expressway.
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No other country comes even closer to Egypt when it comes to the number of magnificent monuments, activities and historical attractions. This North African country is not only popular for great heritage from the ancient world: including Pyramids, wonderful temples and religious monuments; but it is also popular for nature walks and great scuba diving and desert trek. The vast expanses of desert behind the Red Sea are a lovely place to be explored by camel riding or jeep. An exciting ride through the Eastern Arabian Desert brings us to a traditional Bedouin Camp. We meet the Bedouin people and see how they live a complete simple life. Bedouins live a sheltered life away from civilization and their unique customs and way of life have remained untouched by the march of progress for centuries. The traditional bedouin tent is woven from goats' hair. When it rains the weave contracts and doesn't let the water in. In the heat of the summer the outside of the tent feels very hot to the touch while the inside remains blissfully cool. In the winter when it is cold outside with a small fire inside the reverse is true, and the tent stays warm and cosy. A guest is always welcome to the bedouin home. According Bedouin people their houses are like a poor home without guests. It's fascinating to experience their way of life. the Eastern Arabian Desert of Egypt. Meet the bedouins still living close to their old traditions and way of life. And because a guest comes from god, so called Dayf Allah, and traditionally he will never pay for anything he needs. Bedouins are well known for practicing folk music, folk dance and folk poetry. But times are changing, young Bedouins went to big cities to live another life. Many you can find now as chauffeur on Jeep safari's in the desert. They know their way around and never get lost in the desert. You have the opportunity to ride a camel and gaze upon a spectacular desert sunset.
Above is photo taken nearby Hurghada off the beaten path. An exciting drive through the Eastern Arabian Desert brings us to a Bedouin Camp where we have the opportunity to ride a camel and gaze upon a spectacular desert sunset while the moon was rising. We meet local Bedouin people and how they live a complete simple life.
Prachtig gelegen plaatsje tussen de majestueuze bergen van de Oosterse Arabische Woestijn van Egypte ligt dit bedoeïendorp. Deze mensen zijn zo bijzonder, ze leven van zo weinig maar zijn toch heel tevreden met bijna niets materialistisch zoals wij dat gewend zijn. De bedoeïenen leven hier al duizenden jaren en wie de tijd neemt om een woestijnsafari te maken en met deze mensen een paar dagen door te brengen komt al snel tot de ontdekking dat het leven toch wel iets heel bijzonders is. Hoe waardevol een druppel water kan zijn en hoe lekker op vuur gebakken brood smaakt, het zijn de primaire behoeftes die hier volledig duidelijk worden. Leven en overleven in z'n meest pure eenvoud. Oneindigheid krijgt hier weer betekenis evenals stilte. Ezels en kamelen zijn nog steeds de grootste bron van inkomen voor deze woestijnbewoners en het is niet moeilijk te begrijpen waarom vele jonge bedoeïenen reeds naar de stad getrokken zijn om een ander leven op te bouwen. Vele kan je terugvinden als jeep chauffeur tijdens een excursie omdat ze de woestijn als hun broekzak kennen en nooit de weg kwijtraken. Eventueel hoort er nog een kamelenrit bij en hopelijk keer je laat genoeg terug om te genieten van een spectaculaire zonsondergang in de woestijn.
Not native to Jerusalem, but none-the-less popular with tourists, this dromedary attracts a fair degree of attention upon the Mount of Olives above the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel.
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No other country comes even closer to Egypt when it comes to the number of magnificent monuments, activities and historical attractions. This North African country is not only popular for great heritage from the ancient world: including Pyramids, wonderful temples and religious monuments; but it is also popular for nature walks and great scuba diving and desert trek. The vast expanses of desert behind the Red Sea are a lovely place to be explored by camel riding or jeep. An exciting ride through the Eastern Arabian Desert brings us to a traditional Bedouin Camp. We meet the Bedouin people and see how they live a complete simple life. Bedouins live a sheltered life away from civilization and their unique customs and way of life have remained untouched by the march of progress for centuries. The traditional bedouin tent is woven from goats' hair. When it rains the weave contracts and doesn't let the water in. In the heat of the summer the outside of the tent feels very hot to the touch while the inside remains blissfully cool. In the winter when it is cold outside with a small fire inside the reverse is true, and the tent stays warm and cosy. A guest is always welcome to the bedouin home. According Bedouin people their houses are like a poor home without guests. It's fascinating to experience their way of life. the Eastern Arabian Desert of Egypt. Meet the bedouins still living close to their old traditions and way of life. And because a guest comes from god, so called Dayf Allah, and traditionally he will never pay for anything he needs. Bedouins are well known for practicing folk music, folk dance and folk poetry. But times are changing, young Bedouins went to big cities to live another life. Many you can find now as chauffeur on Jeep safari's in the desert. They know their way around and never get lost in the desert. You can additionale choose for a camel ride and return late under the stars after watching the sun go down.
Above is photo taken nearby Hurghada off the beaten path. An exciting drive through the Eastern Arabian Desert brings us to a Bedouin Camp where we have the opportunity to ride a camel and gaze upon a spectacular desert sunset while the moon was rising. We meet local Bedouin people and how they live a complete simple life.
Prachtig gelegen plaatsje tussen de majestueuze bergen van de Oosterse Arabische Woestijn van Egypte ligt dit bedoeïendorp. Deze mensen zijn zo bijzonder, ze leven van zo weinig maar zijn toch heel tevreden met bijna niets materialistisch zoals wij dat gewend zijn. De bedoeïenen leven hier al duizenden jaren en wie de tijd neemt om een woestijnsafari te maken en met deze mensen een paar dagen door te brengen komt al snel tot de ontdekking dat het leven toch wel iets heel bijzonders is. Hoe waardevol een druppel water kan zijn en hoe lekker op vuur gebakken brood smaakt, het zijn de primaire behoeftes die hier volledig duidelijk worden. Leven en overleven in z'n meest pure eenvoud. Oneindigheid krijgt hier weer betekenis evenals stilte. Ezels en kamelen zijn nog steeds de grootste bron van inkomen voor deze woestijnbewoners en het is niet moeilijk te begrijpen waarom vele jonge bedoeïenen reeds naar de stad getrokken zijn om een ander leven op te bouwen. Vele kan je terugvinden als jeep chauffeur tijdens een excursie omdat ze de woestijn als hun broekzak kennen en nooit de weg kwijtraken. Eventueel hoort er nog een kamelenrit bij en hopelijk keer je laat genoeg terug om te genieten van een spectaculaire zonsondergang in de woestijn.
It's not very well known but there was a fourth wise man who unfortunately got a bit lost. His gift was not gold, frankincense or even another tub of myrrh....but some nice wooly socks from Markies. To this day, he wanders the deserts still dreaming of what might have been had the other three not mysteriously hurried off and left him at that last oasis stop.
The ancient Nabatean city of Petra covers a wide area and options to see the site for the not-so-active include these friendly lads who seem quite at home in this remote region of Jordan.
Some facts about camel:
* Camels do not chew the food and swallow it instead. They regurgitate and chew the cud later.
* Camels have two layers of thick eyelashes to protect them from the dust.
* Camels have paddy hoofs, with two toes to protect them from sinking in the sand.
* Camels can live without water for days and even months.
* A camel can drink about 200 liters of water in a day.
* The body temperature of the camel rises during the day and cools off during the night.
One fact about me:
* Orange is my favorite color
Arab poets have often called the camel the ship of the desert.. For centuries the Bedouins moved goods in the desert by camel caravan. The camel was the backbone of their merchant enterprise, and it is only through understanding the camel, that we can better understand the Bedouins. The camel has several features that make it ideally suited to desert life. Its feet have wide pads with slimly built legs that help it move easily over the desert. It can tolerate thirst for long periods, and can eat the tough thorny shrubs in the desert that even sheep and goats pass over. This is possible because their lips have tough stiff hair that permits it to nose through thorny plants and root them out or break them off. Its mouth is also specially adapted to chewing and digesting these thorny bushes. The Bedouin use the camel for many purposes, including transport, meat, milk, and sometimes they make use of their skins. Many of the desert Bedouin water their camels only every three days. Camels are given water to drink in the evening, and then again on the morning of the second day, and then after three days. Camels watered in this way are called khamiir.
Above is photo taken nearby Hurghada off the beaten path. An exciting drive through the Eastern Arabian Desert brings us to a Bedouin Camp where we have the opportunity to ride a camel and gaze upon a spectacular desert sunset while the moon was rising. We meet local Bedouin people and how they live a complete simple life.
A thirsty camel can drink up to eighty liters of water in one session, and can drink up to twenty liters in one minute. The Bedouin often sing or chant while the camels drink, as they believe it helps them drink to their full. During the winter, the camel can go fifty days without being watered, while in the heat of the summer it may only go five days without water. When a thirsty camel smells water, it rushes to the water, fights, and struggles to overcome anything in its way. Sometimes watering troughs are broken or knocked over from frenzied camels rushing for water.
Two camels, three humps. Jostling for positions prior to the gate being opened to let them in for lunch.
Its a symple of Arab heritage, he is also a symple of strength and patience. Our grandfathers used camels for food, for transportation and even for trade. A camel was once as valuable as gold therefore the more camels you had the wealthier you were. Camels are sometimes called the ships of the desert for their ability to move across the sand and to handle the harsh climates of the desert. Nowadays camels are mostly bred for sports. Their not as common a sight as they once used to be.
Location: Abu Dhabi heritage village.
This shaft of rock rising to a height of 1864 feet above the plain, dominates the landscape for many miles. The beautiful play of the changing lights on the rock are a source of delight to all who behold it. The huge rock resembles a large bird, because of natural dykes that extend from it. The butte is said by the Navajo Indians to have been the Great Bird which brought the tribe to New Mexico.
From certain positions the resemblance to a "Windjammer" is very marked, hence the name "Ship of the Desert."
[Text printed on the back]
The Shiprock is about 30 miles from the Four Corners Monument, where you can stand in four states at the same time. It is the spot where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet.
Dromedary - aka Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius).
Seen in a virtually bare paddock on the outskirts of Nyngan. Seems used to human contact.
"Australian feral camels are feral populations consisting of two species of camel: mostly dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius) but also some Bactrian camels (Camelus bactrianus). Imported into Australia from British India and Afghanistan during the 19th century for transport and construction during the colonisation of the central and western parts of Australia, many were released into the wild after motorised transport replaced the use of camels in the early 20th century, resulting in a fast-growing feral population.
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Info source, and lots more, here:
Yes, there is a camel in Southwest Virginia. This is probably the only camel in Lee County, and can usually be seen just east of Jonesville, Va. just off Hwy 58. It looks like a grooming and a good makeover are in order. The guy who owns it also has a zebra, dozens of buffalo, a Texas longhorn, and a llama.
From my photo shoot with Susanna on Sunday. This was taken in a children's playground, but camels did play a role in the settling of the SW USA.
It was during the 19th century that the camel, of all creatures, became a part of the fabled story of the deserts of the Southwest. The animal’s history in the United States, however, began far earlier, in 1701, when a wealthy sea captain named Crowninshield brought a male and female to Salem, Massachusetts, where he exhibited them as curiosities. A few other camels were imported for exhibition over the next century and a half.
In the late 1840s, a group of junior army officers engaged in protecting the United States’ southwestern frontier – a terrain seriously deficient in the grass and water needed by cavalry horses and pack mules – began to think seriously about camels. One officer, Major Henry Wayne, was particularly enthusiastic about the concept. A West Point graduate, he investigated the subject of camels, including the different breeds and their economic usefulness in arid climates.
In February 1857, a second cargo, consisting of 41 camels, landed on the Texas coast. A permanent camel camp was established soon thereafter at Camp Verde near San Antonio, where various experiments were tried. Soon it was discovered that six camels could do the work of 12 horses and in 42 hours less time, and that they climbed trails that wagons could not manage. Private interests, as a cover for the importation of slaves, in time delivered a third load of camels at Indianola. These camels, having served their purpose, were turned loose to roam the Texas coastal country and were eventually killed off by cattlemen.
In the late 1850s, camels were used to survey a route for a wagon road from Fort Defiance in Arizona to the Colorado River. The Santa Fe Railroad and U. S. Highway 66 subsequently followed this route. Lieutenant Beale of the U. S. Army hired “Greek George,” an Oriental driver, as one of his assistants, and some time later lent him to John Butterfield.
Originally a New York stagecoach driver, and years later, founder of the American Express Company, Butterfield contracted with the government in 1858 to carry mail between the Missouri River and San Francisco. Uncle Sam’s camels, with “Greek George” in command, were used in building parts of the road later known as the Butterfield Route. Thus, some of the historical trails across southwestern desert country are to the camels’ credit, in a realization (however partial) of Jefferson Davis’ dreams.
Lots more camel lore at www.desertusa.com/mag05/sep/camel.html
Arab poets have often called the camel the 'ship of the desert." Long ago, Bedouin poet Saydah Dhu al-Rumma said that his she-camel was a 'safiinat al-barr' or land ship. His poem stated "a land-ship whose reins beneath my cheek are passed." The camel has several features that make it ideally suited to desert life. Its feet have wide pads with slimly built legs that help it move easily over the desert. It can tolerate thirst for long periods, and can eat the tough thorny shrubs in the desert that even sheep and goats pass over. This is possible because their lips have tough stiff hair that permits it to nose through thorny plants and root them out or break them off. Its mouth is also specially adapted to chewing and digesting these thorny bushes.
The Bedouin use the camel for many purposes, including transport, meat, milk, and sometimes they make use of their skins.
This camel herd was seen grazing on a hill by the side of the highway on our way to Petra, Jordan.
Palm Spring Hisoric Landmark No. 47
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Ship of the Desert, 1930
Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson
1995 Camino Monte, Palm Springs
This is a rare example of nautical themed Stremeline Moderne. Actually, it may very well be the only example in the Coachella Valley. Once a ship wreck stranded on the outer desert shores of Palm Springs, it has been completely restored and is ready for a grand bon voyage!
- Kansas Sebastian
My good friend Kerry enjoying her ride on this amazingly friendly camel.
This was a quick shot. What I liked most in this frame is the position of the camel and then the fence carries your gaze to its end.
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One thing that stands out in dubai apart from the sun-shine are the graceful camels- this among others is the most memorable souvenir from this trip.
Fact file:
Sunshine, shopping, seaside, sports and safety - five of the key ingredients that have earned Dubai a growing reputation as one of the world's most attractive and rapidly developing leisure destinations.
Long established as the trading and commercial hub of the Middle East, the emirate combines the excitement of a bustling commercial centre with the wide open spaces of a luxurious resort.
Located at the cross-roads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai is well positioned to attract tourists looking for somewhere new and different, a destination combining the traditions of the east with the comforts of the west.
**Highlights: Desert Safari**
The “Ship of the Desert” is ready to serve you to experience the fun of riding on it. After the camel ride, you can maybe have a henna tattoo or try the hubbly bubbly pipe also known as “shisha”. A belly dancer may also be available entertain you while having a BBQ buffet dinner
Fact file: courtesy dubai tourism & tripadvisor.
Texture credit: les brumes
Palm Spring Hisoric Landmark No. 47
__________
Ship of the Desert, 1930
Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson
1995 Camino Monte, Palm Springs
This is a rare example of nautical themed Stremeline Moderne. Actually, it may very well be the only example in the Coachella Valley. Once a ship wreck stranded on the outer desert shores of Palm Springs, it has been completely restored and is ready for a grand bon voyage!
- Kansas Sebastian
Camels in Gloucester city centre today, here to carry the Three Kings at the head of the Christmas Lantern Procession through the city and into Gloucester Cathedral.
Palm Spring Hisoric Landmark No. 47
__________
Ship of the Desert, 1930
Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson
1995 Camino Monte, Palm Springs
This is a rare example of nautical themed Stremeline Moderne. Actually, it may very well be the only example in the Coachella Valley. Once a ship wreck stranded on the outer desert shores of Palm Springs, it has been completely restored and is ready for a grand bon voyage!
- Kansas Sebastian
Palm Spring Hisoric Landmark No. 47
__________
Ship of the Desert, 1930
Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson
1995 Camino Monte, Palm Springs
This is a rare example of nautical themed Stremeline Moderne. Actually, it may very well be the only example in the Coachella Valley. Once a ship wreck stranded on the outer desert shores of Palm Springs, it has been completely restored and is ready for a grand bon voyage!
- Kansas Sebastian
Palm Spring Hisoric Landmark No. 47
__________
Ship of the Desert, 1930
Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson
1995 Camino Monte, Palm Springs
This is a rare example of nautical themed Stremeline Moderne. Actually, it may very well be the only example in the Coachella Valley. Once a ship wreck stranded on the outer desert shores of Palm Springs, it has been completely restored and is ready for a grand bon voyage!
- Kansas Sebastian