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20-FEB-2016

Out for a walk

We took a drive out near the airport last weekend (to see a building complex, or course, which turned out we could only see from the road) and passed by a large area with lots of camels. I guess it was the relocated Riyadh camel souk, which I haven’t been to since I first arrived here http://www.pbase.com/helenpb/riyadh_camel

Now that I’ve finished the Janadriyah gallery, I guess I have to go back to mainly Riyadh architecture, but I’ll try to find some other pictures, too, for variety! Although I can walk now without assistance, I simply can’t walk quickly or long distances, which makes going on any kind of holiday or adventure a bit difficult.

Riyadh residents, posted earlier.

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Julie Oldfield26-Feb-2016 05:08
Awesome sight!
larose forest photos25-Feb-2016 16:58
That is a lot of camels. The scene seems a blend of the old and new, as Dave says below. V
Dave Petersen Photography25-Feb-2016 14:29
What a interesting comparison with the camels, tents, trailer and the power lines. The past, present and future. Very nicely captured Helen. Voted+
Alexander Kazakov25-Feb-2016 12:24
Great! V
Gill Kopy25-Feb-2016 04:17
Neat how they follow the shepherd (if that's they're called) !!!
LynnH25-Feb-2016 03:13
Such a contrast to all the modern architecture and malls. V
John Hamers24-Feb-2016 21:19
Wonderful view of this group of camels, captured nicely !!V
Regine L.24-Feb-2016 21:00
Not everything new is better. These camels will get you from here to there without highways, traffic lights or gas stations. Isn't that amazing. Nice catch.
barbarajoy24-Feb-2016 20:48
This really seems to typify the Arabian desert, and tradition plus progress with the camels and the power lines! Great shot Helen. V
Martin Lamoon24-Feb-2016 20:27
Wonderful, a great find on a day out.
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Chris Morton24-Feb-2016 20:13
a superb sight
Patrick Goossens24-Feb-2016 19:26
A large flock of camels and I love the electricity wires and poles dissapearing in the horizon.