Swimming in the Persinan Gulf

Today we went to swim in the Persian Gulf. We drove about 30-40 minutes to the outskirts of Doha, then another 30 minutes across the sand dunes. Before we drove the dunes, the driver's stopped off of the paved road and let the air out of the tires.

Letting the air out of the tires


Standing in 120 Degree heat

Then they proceeded to drive like fools because people in the group wanted them to drive crazy. It was idiotic and dangerous. I was scared that the vehicle would roll over, or maybe collide with another vehicle.

Arrival at the camp was welcome since I was white knucked for the drive. I, of course, immediately covered my body with SPF50 sunscreen once we arrived.

The Persian Gulf was strange because it did not have what I'm used to for the beach. No seagulls, no waves, and way too hot to be out in the direct sunlight. It was great though since I accomplished all I wanted to while on pass; get in the water.

Feet in the Persian Gulf

They had a camel there to ride, but once I smelled the darn thing, I wanted no part in riding the disguisting creature. I settled for a picture.


I was so exhaused from being in the sun and heat that I slept the whole ride back and slept some more when I got back to the barracks.

Tomorrow is Water Sports!