|
She then makes her way south, across the Arabian Gulf to the
United Arab Emirates, where she explores
the exciting cities of Dubai and Abu
Dhabi.
Megan stays at the world famous Burj Al Arab hotel,
a landmark of modern Dubai, before going abayya shopping in
one of the city's many shopping malls.
In Abu Dhabi, she tees off at a unique desert golf
course and meets one of the most flamboyant sheiks
in Arabia, who car collection includes a giant custom made
Dodge pickup truck!
She travels across the border into Oman
and discovers one of the hidden jewels of the Gulf. Immersing
herself in the natural beauty, Megan finds herself irresistibly
charmed by the country, as she goes swim-trekking
in the Wadi Bani Khalid and
cattle shopping in Nizwa.
Megan's adventure ends in the south of Oman, in the city
of Salalah. She visits the mystical tomb
of Job and finds the source of one of the treasures
of the ancient world - frankincense.
Led by a Bedouin guide, she treks into the Empty
Quarter, which is one million square miles of nothing
but sand.
|
