We had a 3 day weekend last week, so Jordan took advantage of the extra day and drove out to Wahba Crater for a night of camping. The scenery during the drive was more diverse than expected and made for an enjoyable 6 hour drive.
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| This large fence keeps camels off the highway |
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| The perfect picnic stop |
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| Got there as the sun was setting |
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| Wahba Crater is Saudi's only National Park. The white buildings are there for anyone to stay in, free of charge. |
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| Wahba Crater at dusk. This crater was formed when a volcano erupted in to a lake. |
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| Campsite right on the edge |
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| Jordan enjoying his morning coffee |
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| The circumference of the crater is bout 6 miles. Jordan ran around it twice. |
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| Salt at the bottom |
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| Lava flow |
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| View from the old volcano |
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| This is what happens in the desert if you're not prepared. Luckily they had plenty of water and 3 cars caravanning. |
Leif and I ended up staying home since my sciatica was bothering me. Unfortunately, spending that much time in a car and sleeping on the ground was not an option for me. Next time...
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