Okay, so we left Le Lac Rose, and I wasn't paying much attention, and the tour guide was saying something about it being too early for lunch, but we were going to stop anyways... and we turned the corner and I saw these beautiful creatures.... and I was like a little kid that could see Disneyland in the distance... I started whispering to my friend that I really wanted to ride a camel while I was here... and the tour guide lady was like "Ok, who wants to ride a cam..." and before she could finish I was like, "ME!!!" hahaha.
The proportion of pictures I took compared to the time we were actually riding camels is just ridiculous... but it was a cool experience. I mean, it's like riding a taller, less-sturdy horse... it wasn't actually all that exciting... but yeah, it was something I've never done before, and now I've done it, so that is cool of course.
Side Note: This was a total tourist trap, camels are not native to Senegal, and it's not like you see people riding around on them (although I don't see why not, you can find every other kind of animal and transportation in the streets of Dakar) but this weekend we did mostly "African" things, and not necessarily "Senegalese" things... so yeah, there were camels.
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| Camels waiting for riders |
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| This guy was really cranky... but I would be too if my tongue was tied into the back of my throat... poor guy. |
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| Me and my cranky dude... everybody was really nervous around them and I was the first to get on and pretty much the only one that was comfortable even being around them.... I don't know why... they were well trained and calm and just maybe kind of loud... *shrug* |
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| The view from the top |
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| Attempting to show how high up I was... it was high, you'll just have to trust me haha |
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| They were tied together from the back of each saddle... poor guys |
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| Camel train |
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| This guy walked/ran in front to lead the pack... he eventually got his own camel... I think his was throwing a tantrum and need a timeout |
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| We had another friend... this little guy had a few chunks taken out of his head... but that's just kind of how the dogs are here... dirty, beaten up, and sickly... it's pretty sad |
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| He faithfully followed the caravan for the whole trip, it was pretty cute |
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| Me with part of the group |
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| Baby under the trees |
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| The rest of these are just some sights along the way |
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| We rode up to the ocean briefly, very picturesque |
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| Yeah, mostly sand/dunes |
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| Had to... Go Ducks! |
OK...Now I'm happy. Nikki on a camel in Africa making the sign of "Go Ducks"!!!
ReplyDeleteDude you gotta send that picture in to whoever posts the "Ducks around the World" or "Ducks around the Globe" or whatever it's called! Also this is awesome. Camels are so cool.
ReplyDeleteHelp me figure out where to send it and I will!
DeleteSo perhaps his tongue was tied back so he would not bite you.... huh? Tom rode one in Turkey but I would not get on. Brave girl you are!!! Go Ducks!
ReplyDeleteCamels! So cool. I haven't ridden one since "Marine World/Africa USA" when I was about 10, so that probably doesn't count, but I swear I'll do it again if I have a chance!
ReplyDeleteWell my mother has proven me wrong and posted a picture on facebook of me riding a camel when I was very little... so I suppose this is me "doing it again."
DeleteI would look hysterical riding a camal but I would absolutely do it if I got the chance! My dream is to ride and elephant in the circus!!!! or where ever someone will let me ride their elephant! haha
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