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| And so begins navigation at night by the north star. |
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| We knew we were headed in the right direction when we saw the lights on the horizon. |
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| Long, but very fun day! |
Sunday, December 20, 2015
UAE Day 489: Desert Survival Skills (part 5)
UAE Day 489: Desert Survival Skills (part 3)
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| Camel sticks (also used for ceremonial dancing and fending off snakes) |
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| The math and engineering professors pray at sunset. |
UAE day 489 : Desert Survival Skills (part 2)
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| boiling water for tea |
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| learning about navigation by stars |
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| Arabian Sunset |
UAE Day 489: Desert Survival Skills (part 1)
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| The sand is like powdered sugar- imagine moon dust. |
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| Various methods of starting a fire |
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| Clay jars without a glaze seal keep water very cool even in the glare of the desert sun. |
Friday, December 18, 2015
UAE Day 487: Happy Holidays (part1)
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| Charlie Brown tree likes to lean! |
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| Don't forget December birthdays! |
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| Belgian chocolate |
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| Annual gingerbread decorating |