Fujairah

Standing on the Beach at Fajairah and looking back toward the Hajar Mountains

Looking out from our veranda toward the pools.

These goats came right up beside the car - probably looking for food. Littering is prevalent in the Emirates (much to our consternation) so suppose these animals are just trying to survive. Note the lost horn on white goat - tough life in the desert.

This camel walked into the road in front of the car and casually strolled along side us for a bit.

Looking up our street in the morning. Scott was just leaving for work and we were both taken at how beautiful the moon appeared. Note how narrow the street is and people just park any where, so you serpentine your way thru the maze.


Fajairah was actually a part of Sharjah until 1952, making it the youngest of the seven emirates. It is the only emirate located entirely on the east coast. There is a modern port for containerized shipping, as well as, the tourism aspect of this area. The Hajar Mountains literally fall into the Indian Ocean! There is about 1/2 mile of land from base of the mountain to beaches; beautiful resort compounds are literally rising from this small strip of land. Our 4th floor hotel veranda had a gorgeous view of the compound and the beaches. We enjoyed sitting outside and watching the birds (green parakeets & parrots) fly right by and stop at our roof line. The apple core, purposely left on the table, was gone but the seeds by the next morning.

We really enjoyed the poolside lounging and swim-up bar. Once again people very friendly. Spoke with a Russian gentleman, whose family was visiting for 2 weeks - just to soak up some sun. He told us that St. Petersburg is already snow covered! The Hermitage and a trip to St. Petersburg in now on "places we would like to visit" list while Scott lives overseas; this list just gets longer and longer.

Scott & I made it down to the beach on Sunday morning in time to watch the sun rise; absolutely gorgeous! Scott then did his laps in the Indian Ocean (Gulf of Oman), while I enjoyed walking the beach and shell seeking. Found a cowrie, a limpet and coral to add to my collection - unfortunately no sea glass. Also, unfortunately, I am no Cecil B. Demille. Translation: I screwed up the pictures from this part of the day. (Technologically impaired for certain)

After our breakfast and morning lounge by the pool, we prepared for our 4-hour drive back to Abu Dhabi. More animals in the middle of the road and if you hit them you are at fault. You have to reimburse the owner of said animal. Still preferred the austere beauty of the sand dunes (you can rent dune buggies) and watching camels to driving on the 8-lane highways back to Abu Dhabi. We came home rested, relaxed and planning more adventures in eastern areas of UAE.

That's it for now, love to all, Christine and Scott