Arabian Nights

Hi all Last night Simone and I went on an "Arabian Nights" tour thing. They picked us up in a jeep and drove us way out into the desert then went off the road and into the sand. The driver, this really tall handsome Arab guy, drove like a mad man. It was really fun, but I seriously thought I'd puke (and for those of you who know me, I hardly ever get that sick!) We went sliding and skidding all over the sand dunes in the desert at sunset. It was really beautiful out there with the light reflecting off the sand it almost looked fake. Then we were driven back onto the main road for a while, then back through the desert sand to the "camp" where we were treated to a camel ride, henna treatment, an Arabian buffet, belly dancing performance, and dressing up in the habyiah (full Muslim dress). We were also offered to smoke the "hubbly bubbly"...yeah thats pot...I didnt know that until I saw the huge hookas there! I passed on that one. It was very touristy there but we had fun. Today the shopping festival starts so hopefully we'll see what thats all about! TTFN