The Spanish Trail – Part one
A 1.350 kms journey through Spain's Pireneu and Sistema Iberico, showcasing a vast array of natural wonders punctuated by traditional villages and…
Notes from the field
Letters from the Oman Trail – By the Oman border
Camping by the Oman border, still far enough to be left alone by military patrols, looking for a quiet night under the stars.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Wadi Ham & the Bithnah Fort
The Bithnah fort guarding wadi Ham on the way to Fujairah. One of the few freshly renovated vestige of glorious tribal past win the Emirates.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Masafi
A former strategic trading post, Masafi is known for its mineral water and the Friday market, making it a perfect refuelling stop.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Donkeys
Still today, many inhabitants in the Al Hajar mountains carrying their belongings or food on the back of donkeys.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Advancing through Fujairah
The rocks of the Al Hajar mountains. A monochromatic assortment of beige and brown tanning under the blazing sun.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Arabian Gazelle
Awakened by an Arabian gazelle, high in the Al Hajar mountains in Fujairah. A beautiful way to start the day and carry on this adventure.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Goats
They called Arabian mountain chain Al Hajar, the stone. They could have called it Al Maeiz, the goat ! They are everywhere.
Letters from the Oman Trail – First night in the mountains
Attempting the climb in darkness, not entirely sure of your destination, more so if alone, is a sure way to get in a lot of troubles fast.
Letters from the Oman Trail – The dry delta
Wadii are your only way to get through the Arabian mountains. Knowing your way through this ever changing maze is a must.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Turn right
Time to leave the sand dunes and clim up the Al Hajar mountains. A successions of dry wadii cutting through bare rocky formations.
Letters form the Oman Trail – Oryx
Learn how to read the sand and it will guide you, have patience and it will reward you. The desert is a never ending amazement.
Letters from the Oman Trail – The end of another day
To the end of another day…
Letters from the Oman Trail – Evening prayer
The sound of prayer travel with the desert wind. Regardless of your religion, it is a guiding beacon in the middle of isolation.
Letters from the Oman Trail – An ocean of solitude
I see the sand dance to the rhythm of the wind... Nomadic ballet ! take the time to listen & observe the sound of nature.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Kids
Kids in remote villages still living the old fashion way, far from the bling of Dubai and its oversized malls.