This past weekend we went to a camel farm. We got there and it was very hot and smelly. Just imagine being in the desert with camels in 117 degree weather and you will get it.
While we were there we took some great pictures and learned a lot about camels. . . . we also learned about some of the old men in Saudi.
Traditionally, Saudi people were nomadic people who raised camels and other animals. These people were not that religious. We call these people bedouin.
We met some of these men in the cattle farm, and they tried to buy me from Chris for a Lexus. Let me note, this is NOT normal. It is crazy even for Saudi's.
Here, there is a bride price paid for women, but it is paid directly to the women as a gift, not to their parents. It is basically a wedding/engagement gift.
What this man was doing was crazy, and everyone, even Saudis, think that. Anyways, it is a funny story. Hope you enjoy some of the pictures from the trip!
Two children
Saudi men
The man beside me is the one who wanted to "marry" me
on a camel
This camel was crying. . . . he was going to the slaughter house . . .
That is hysterical that someone offered to buy you! thanks for posting all the pictures/ posts. It is so fun to read about your life there.
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