Checking out Arabia
We’ll be zigzagging through Arabia during the next two months
After a couple of years of virtually no travel, Poor John and I have hit the road again—literally—for another overland trip. This time it’s 54 days in Arabia with Madventure, including 22 days of camping.
We arrived in Dubai early yesterday (Sunday) and spent the day exploring. The gold souk is bigger than ever (more about that soon). At the edge of the souk, we found a great local place to eat. Lunch was Indian—korma, dahl and roti. Can’t believe I forgot to snap the food, but did get the restaurant. It was almost empty when we arrived at 11:15am, but packed by the time we left just after noon. I was the only woman in the place.
The metro–tram system here is a fabulous way to get around. A day-long pass costs less that A$10 per person. We’ll recharge our passes today.
Our overland starts tomorrow (Tuesday). I’ll post as often as I can, and hope you’ll come along for the ride. Apologies in advance for not always being able to visit, like and comment on your posts. Camping in the desert is not the best way to pick up an internet signal.
A simple restaurant on the edge of the gold souk
Where to next? 
It has been a few years since I visited that part of the world. We are also travelling this month for the first time since covid. Looking forward to following your progress as you post. Safe travels.
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Thanks so much. Look forward to following your travels too.
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Wow! What a great adventure!
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Thanks Murray. Except for Dubai and a small bit of Saudi, it’s all new to us.
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One place near there I’d like to visit some time is Socotra.
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Looking forward to following your trip
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Thanks, almost ready to go.
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Fabulous! Can’t wait to read about it.
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I’ll try to post often.
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Wow. I’m sure gonna enjoy this xx
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We hope to finish off with a few days in Beirut.
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Sounds like an exciting adventure, Peggy. Stay safe and healthy is the only advice. I’m looking forward to seeing this part of the world through your eyes. 🙂
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Staying safe and well is a top priority.
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This should be fun for us, Peggy
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Glad you are coming along.
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Wow looking forward to followig this one!
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Me too! 🙂
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I can’t wait to share this journey with you. I feel I know you well through all the wonderful things my sister Sonya told me about you over the years. I still can’t believe she has gone from this life. Safe and happy travels.
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Thanks Fiona, I saw your name and immediately knew it was you. Delighted to have you along for the journey. Like you, I can’t believe Sonya is gone. Heartbreaking loss.
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Hi Peggy,
I’m very happy that you and Poor John have arrived safely. I’m really looking
forward to enjoying your holiday with you, reading your excellent descriptions, and seeing your always-interesting photos. Go well and have a wonderful time.
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Thanks Louise. So far so good!
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Magnificent! Bon voyage and I am among the crowd eager to hear all about it whenever the internet catches up with you.
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Luckily I have a connection tonight.
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Well done Peggy, great to see yourself and Poor John still have the wanderlust!😊 Eamon
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Thanks Eamon. Great to hear from you.
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I’m looking forward to it too.
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We hit the road tomorrow.
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This is incredible! I’m excited!
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So are we!
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A great adventure awaits you.
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We’re sure overdue for an adventure.
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Safe travels, and I hope you all will have plenty of fun!
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Many thanks.
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You’re most welcome!
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Just a tad jealous. As many photos and thoughts as you can (time, inclination and internet permitting). Safe travels.
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I’ll do my best.
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Great to see you back, and travelling to a part of the world I have never chosen to visit. (I always thought it would be too hot) As always, your sense of adventure and intrepid attitude puts me to shame, and I am eager to see more when you have the chance to post about your trip.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’ has been hot. In the mid-30°C. We traipsed around Dubai all day—did 22,000 steps.
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You have more stamina than me. Well done, Peggy.
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How exciting!! I think overlanding would be just my cup of tea; alas, it would be my husband’s nightmare, so we’ve always had to compromise. I will live vicariously through you!
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Come along for the ride. I love the company
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I chose the right Emirates and also Dubai is an enjoyable trip
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We’ve had a great time exploring.
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Can’t wait!!
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It’s been a long wait for us.
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Wow. That sounds exciting, Peggy. Looking forward to hearing about it!
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Delighted to be sharing again, finally.
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I’ll bet Peggy. Covid took a big bite out of things. I was missing for another three weeks with the 5000 photos plus developing a calendar. Grin. I’m back among the living again.
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I am beyond thrilled that you will be on a travel adventure. Travel is a marvelously transformative journey that enriches our lives and connects us to the global community. I wish you a safe and exciting journey as you embark on your travels. I will be following your adventures virtually. I look forward to reading your blog posts and seeing the beautiful places you visit through your photos. Bon voyage!
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Many thanks Rebecca. I especially enjoy writing about far-flung places.
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Exciting times!
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I’m so excited that you’re on the road again after this long hiatus, and as intrepid as ever. Hugs to you both as you rock on! XXX NLH
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Many thanks. We’re excited too. Hugs back at you both of you.
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Looking forward to some new blog entries and pictures
Nice to see you are back on the road again
Its been many a year since I have been to Dubai (when I was there, it was just a sand pit, no huge buildings)
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Great to be on the road again. Now Dubai has huge buildings everywhere, and more being built.
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Wow! Such an amazing site.
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Many thanks.
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Glad to see you are back on the road. Safe travels Peggy!
Looking forward to hear about your new adventures!
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Thanks Christie. I’m long overdue.
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Looking forward to following your exciting adventure, Peggy! Safe travels, and love to you & John!
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Thanks Maureen. Love to you and Dave.
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Hi Peggy.
So pleased to read you and John are back on your travels.
Never been overseas and your comments, so much detail and your magical photos take me on a special journey with you. Stay safe and enjoy such an adventure. So grateful you share all the details.
Fondest regards. Carol
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Thanks so much Carol. It’s lovely to hear from you and have you join us on the trail.
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Yes! Looking forward to whatever posts you can manage. Envious. Have a great time!
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Thanks, we’ll do our best.
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This should be interesting, especially from a woman’s point of view in that part of the world.
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Thanks Dave.
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wow, thats good, are u going to haram place?
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I hope so. Will keep you posted.
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Your travel chronicles are always a delight! Arabian adventures sound thrilling. Wishing you safe travels and looking forward to the stories from your camping escapades. Enjoy every moment!
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Thanks so much. We have camped the last two nights and are now shaking the sand out of our tent.
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Sounds like an amazing camping trip! Shaking the sand out of the tent is always a good sign of a great time outdoors. Any memorable moments or favorite spots from the last two nights? 🏕️
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Camping in Oman now. It’s rocky, but refreshing.
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Looks amazing….it must have been a little unsettling to be the only woman there!
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It doesn’t really worry me. The men don’t take much notice.
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That’s good. One of the benefits of being a more mature woman, I guess.
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I’ll try to follow your journey, I’m already looking forward to seeing wonderful images ✨️
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Look forward to you coming along.
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Nice 👌
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Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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Happy Trails, I look forward to learning what you see and experience!
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Thanks. And I think you have just finished some travels.
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I’ll be posting lots and lots about it, I think!
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Bring it on!
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Nice overview. I liked the photos of the restaurant. My kind of place.
Tony
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We’ve found heaps more restaurants like this one. Except this is the only green one.
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I’m so looking forward to following your travels again!
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Thanks Brenda. It’s great to be on the move again.
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LeggyPeggy,
I have not been to your travel blog in a while… so surprised to see you and Poor John are making a “Go At It Once Again” traveling extensively. Great! Stay safe, enjoy your adventures.
Sy S
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Thanks Sy. We’re having a great time. Home in mid-January.
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