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His name was Crackers.
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How to ride a Camel
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adrenaline filled
 "Quick and slightly scary"
How I did it: I went to Dubai for a vacation and enjoyed a desert safari evening. The events there included henna, buffet dining, shisha smoking, and camel riding. Lessons & tips: Hold on as tight as possible when the camel stands up and sits down. The height of its legs means you will get thrown around a bit. Resources: Arabian Adventures company |
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mousepoo is crazy.
It made me
happy 
How I did it: I was on deployment aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. We were in Dubai, and I went on this sunset safari thing. I got to ride a very grumpy camel in an Arabian desert. Read how I did it…
FlyGirl is having a wet day in Houston.
It made me
Happy!
How I did it: We don't usually do this, but we signed up to go with a group out to the Sahara camel riding and camping with a Berber tribe while we were in Morocco and the way to get to the campsite was by camel. Getting on the camel is easier than getting on a horse since the camels get down on the ground, but when they stand up, it can be unsettling to say the least -- maybe like riding a small earthquake. However, since I did a lot of horseback ridi… Read how I did it…
It made me
Vaguely amused 
How I did it: My family took a trip to Lanzarote, one of the islands off of the coast of Africa owned by the Spanish. The island has, seriously, all forms of topography and vegetation, and lots of sand. They had a touristy place to ride camels out of the National Park of Timanfaya. Lots of fun. Read how I did it…
Jane2009 is writing her list of things to do in 2009.
It made me
ungu-elated!
How I did it: I'm grateful to Si that he let me convince him to come with me, despite his reservations.We went to Joseph's Amazing Camels in Warwickshire. Simon rode a dromedary called Kokoso, and I rode Veneta, a Bactrian. Very different to riding a horse, but great fun - and what lovely animals camels are! Read how I did it…
sunnywebb is planning my next stunt
It made me
oh so happy
How I did it: I visited a camel farm in Qatar desert, where you can ride camels for about 3 USD. Our tour guide asked the camel owners if we could ride them, so they mounted a saddle on one, and up I went. Read how I did it…
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Achieved in Turkey, 1997.
6 months ago
Here he is…’Playboy the camel!’ The worst part? When the camel stands up, it throws you forward! The best part? Erm, well I suppose the trek! It’s a bit uncomfortable but worth it! I trekked across sand dunes in Turkey.
oemal is a Creative Traveling De-Clutterer
I did this!!!
8 months ago
So it wasn’t a long camel trek or trail ride like you’d get with riding horses, and was really more like a pony ride with a camel, but yesterday at my local county fair, I rode a camel! And it was awesome! Now I want to do a longer ride, but I can still consider this goal completed. This is HUGE! :)
Jane2009 is writing her list of things to do in 2009.
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10 months ago
Simon and Katherine also want to do this.
ILoveAhmed needs a little motivation...
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15 months ago
I rode a little short one at a fair in USA, and a huge giant one in Egypt. I would like to someday race on one. My husband would’t let me in Egypt cuz he said it would just run away with me completely and they would find me weeks later in Sudan.
StupendaFanciulla is open to any solution and any happening
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16 months ago
I love camels!! I love feeling a camel under me! :D!!! They are so soft!! :D
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16 months ago
Not at fun as it may seem. The worst is when the camel crouches down to let you off. But still worth doing, if only for saying ’’I have done this’’.
Unforgettable
18 months ago
Across the valley of the kings….the view was dreamy….both the sun and the moon could be seen at once as we quietly approached the pyramids. I will never forget it.
Later that week, I raced others on a camel. I came in last place. The way camels move is so different to horses, for example. I felt very awkward. I loved the long eyelashes on the camel that help keep the sand out of their eyes. Unfortunately, their disposition leaves a lot to be desired. But then again, how would I like it if every day a bunch of overweight turist were photographing me!!!
