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Day Tour in Red Sand


There's a quote I read about traveling and taking photos. And it goes something like this:  

"A journey without pictures is a journey half traveled."

I remembered that quote because I wanted to explain why I post many pictures of our trips or experiences here. That quote is my ground for doing so. I also wanted to show how far or how wide I have explored a certain place or how little I know about it. Sometimes, when people ask where I went, I just open the gallery on my phone and show them my pictures. I always let the photos do the talking.

I searched for the source and complete version of the quote above but I couldn't find it anymore and chanced upon this very interesting travel quote from Albert Einstein. "To get to know a country, you must have direct contact with the earth. It's futile to gaze at the world through a car window."


I searched for the source and complete version of the quote above but I couldn't find it anymore and chanced upon this very interesting travel quote from Albert Einstein. "To get to know a country, you must have direct contact with the earth. It's futile to gaze at the world through a car window."

And that's what we did after our Hidden Valley sidetrack. I stopped taking pictures form a car window, got out, had direct contact with the earth, (in this case, it's sand), enjoyed the company of friends, and gazed at the world.



I notice trucks pass by here frequently. I just don't know where this highway leads to.



The red sand and this rock formation complete this warm colored landscape.





Four-wheel drive cars and ATVs can pass and make their way through sand.



The Red Sand and another rock formation



A visit to the Red Sand is not complete without riding the ATV. It's fun!

I enjoyed our Eid vacation. I've been to places I've never been to and had fun. I just wish we could explore Saudi Arabia more and post more pictures that will speak of how our life is here. Life, after all, is a journey. 'Might as well make the most of it and travel it fully. Just don't forget the pictures!


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  1. ReenaNovember 8, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Wow, ang ganda naman ng rock formations! :) I like that quote ha. Sige next time hahawak-hawakan ko rin yung ground. I take lots of pictures from the car too kasi.

    Fave photo ko yung second, yung view ng highway. Ang ganda lang!

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    1. BethDecember 14, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      Oo nga, gandang ganda din ako sa mga yan. When I saw them, I remembered the movie Cars. Yun napunta si Lightning McQueen sa Route 66.

      Sorry ngayon lang ako nakareply sa comment mo. :)

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  2. RIZALENIONovember 8, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Hi, Beth. Thanks a lot for dropping by my site so I could find you here.

    Love all the photos.

    Thanks for your comments too. So glad to read those words coming from a graphic designer like you.

    Ingat lagi. Can I add your link in my blog friends list? Thank you in advance. :)

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    1. BethDecember 14, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      Hi Rizalenio,
      Thanks for dropping by here. Yes, please add me up! Sa sobrang sikat ng blog mo, being included in your links is such an honor. Thanks so much!

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