Bart Bear's Blog

No doubt about these oldies of mine, they sure do some interesting and slightly crazy things. This is one of the things they did on their big overseas trip. They went zooming across the big, red sand dunes in Sharjah. You can see how big the dunes are by the Landcruiser on the left of the photo. The dunes are so red because the sand is full of iron oxides. To get up the big dunes the driver had to really belt along. That meant that at the top of the dunes the Landcruiser was sometimes completely airborne. Mum was scared and excited both at the same time and yelled a lot, but didn't like the bump when they came down again because it hurt her sore back. Dad just sat tight and said nothing. At the other side of the dunes they stopped at a camel farm, had dinner with Bedouins and saw a really gorgeous belly dancer. The only thing missing was a small bear. Next big trip they had better get me diplomatic immunity so I can go and keep an eye on them.

Labels: desert, driving, Dubai

Way back in July 2003 we went to Hamilton Island. Hamilton is a good place because you can get to just about anywhere in the Whitsunday group from it. Mum and Dad spent a lot of their time zipping around in boats to other islands. Scruffy and I usually stayed on dry land. The thing that I enjoyed most was the way you get around Hamilton. Everybody drives golf buggies!!!! Even bears can help drive. Here we are ready to head off to see more of the island. Mum is at the wheel, Scruffy and I are settled in the drink holders (ideal bear seats) ready to navigate her. Dad is late again. It is a bit embarassing to have to admit it, but Mum is a registered Hamilton Hoon.

Labels: driving, Hamilton Is, Queensland