Jaisalmer is home of Raj’s most magnificent fort— or so they say. The fort was cool because it is the only fort in Raj with a mini town within the fort walls. Our first night in Jaisalmer we stayed inside the fort and wandered around the tourist, street shops. Jaisalmer is nice, but it is not worth the trek unless you do a camel safari and spend the night in the desert.
On the afternoon of the 12th Annabel, seven others, and I left for my second camel safari. I was a little doubtful about spending money on a second night-in-the-desert, but I am so happy I did.
We met other travelers from all over — two from Canada and one from Australia, Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Scotland.
Also the sand dunes that we saw/ camped on were incredible— the dunes rolled on as far as my eyes could see.
We had around six camel caretakers/ cooks with us who prepared us dinner and breakfast on the sand dunes. The food was amazing, but of course a little sandy.
We were all chatting after dinner when someone let out a screech— there was a scorpion just chilling on out tablecloth/ bed sheet. The scorpion sent everyone into a tizzy and we all called it a night.
In the morning I woke up to Annabel hogging my bed (which was a futon on the sand) and pillow. Later I woke up spooning Annabel, who in turn was spooning a rabid dog, who had taken up residence on our bed during the night.
After we had breakfast we saddled up and rode back to Jaisalmer, said goodbye to our new friends, made plans to have dinner with some of the other travelers who were also heading to Jhodpur, and hit the rode.
On the afternoon of the 12th Annabel, seven others, and I left for my second camel safari. I was a little doubtful about spending money on a second night-in-the-desert, but I am so happy I did.
We met other travelers from all over — two from Canada and one from Australia, Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Scotland.
Also the sand dunes that we saw/ camped on were incredible— the dunes rolled on as far as my eyes could see.
We had around six camel caretakers/ cooks with us who prepared us dinner and breakfast on the sand dunes. The food was amazing, but of course a little sandy.
We were all chatting after dinner when someone let out a screech— there was a scorpion just chilling on out tablecloth/ bed sheet. The scorpion sent everyone into a tizzy and we all called it a night.
In the morning I woke up to Annabel hogging my bed (which was a futon on the sand) and pillow. Later I woke up spooning Annabel, who in turn was spooning a rabid dog, who had taken up residence on our bed during the night.
After we had breakfast we saddled up and rode back to Jaisalmer, said goodbye to our new friends, made plans to have dinner with some of the other travelers who were also heading to Jhodpur, and hit the rode.
Jaisalmer Desert
Desert Sunset
Annabel's rabid, sleeping companion
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