Archive for February, 2012

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Avoiding the Bani Salaam

”I just phoned my superiors” , Amin said as regards to the threat of the Bani Salaam or Anis; ”And they said [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Ghiardia and a revelation

Ghardia is a disease I really now well.I have had it quite a few times throughout these 25 years as an explorer. [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; the climb to Rub Al Utma

”He is so upset, if you talk to him, he will punch you in the face!” Amin told me, just after half [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Travelling through Wadi Zabid

Walking along or next to a well defined road isn´t really an Expedition. Even though it might be demanding in many ways. [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Walking from ancient Zabid to Wadi Zabid

As quick as the first sunlight hit the shack we were sleeping in, I stood up, feeling very dirty and worried about [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Leaving Sanaa and buying a camel

***Import update***Mikael asked me (Pamela) to send out this report out as soon as we got internet which is now (17:00 Sanaa time by [...]

Notes from a tour leader, part 3; Home coming

Being a tour leader is a very privileged life. In many ways. You get to show other people this fantastic world of [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Getting ready to get out of Sanaa!

Tom Finn, Guardians stringer in Sanaa, one of the best, writes just now on Twitter: ”The shelling matches have resumed. Heavy explosions [...]