A few weeks ago I took a trip to the Edge of the World just outside Riyadh city, KSA. It is about about 200 NE of Riyadh and straight up from the Acacia Valley (trees that grow in the desert).
After rainfalls, the dried up rivers that you see in the photo above turn into real rivers because the water rushes down from the escarpment down into the plains below!
The view is no less than dramatic and captivating. It is definitely a tough climb, but when you reach the top of any of the peaks (or the fingers of Allah), you feel a sense of accomplishment and overall calmness. If there was a place that some one needed to sit down and reflect on their life, or be inspired by God's nature - this place would be it. The stillness is moving.
Sitting up on the peaks, I could see eagles flying around the escarpments - I am sure that many of them had nests in the walls.
My beautiful mother and I enjoying the scenery |
Sitting around drinking Saudi coffee and sharing some stories |
Of course, our fearless leader Fares - preparing a delicious desert lunch! |
The best part of this trip was meeting and talking to people from all over the world who are here in KSA to make a difference. It is amazing to hear about all of the different projects and ventures that are taking place right here in KSA.
This has been my favorite trip since I have been in KSA. It was an unforgettable experience to just sit at the highest peak and look down below at history.
To my friends and family back home - I miss you all very much, please keep your emails and comments coming - they make a world of difference. Love you all..xo
Stay tuned for baboons in Taif and the Red Sea of Jeddah!
Slowly tiptoeing my way down to the edge! It is no joke - a nurse actually fell to her death a few years ago |
To my friends and family back home - I miss you all very much, please keep your emails and comments coming - they make a world of difference. Love you all..xo
Stay tuned for baboons in Taif and the Red Sea of Jeddah!