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Saudi Arabia : al-Riyād
23 degrees north, 48 degrees east (visit #1) - All Pictures


#1: A view to the North of confluence point 23N 48E. We can see the tracks of a machine aimed at finding petrol by surveying seismic data. Usually they follow the latitude and longitude lines.
A view to the North of confluence point 23N 48E. We can see the tracks of a machine aimed at finding petrol by surveying seismic data. Usually they follow the latitude and longitude lines.
#2: The view to the East of confluence point 23N 48E.
The view to the East of confluence point 23N 48E.
#3: The view to the South of confluence point 23N 48E.
The view to the South of confluence point 23N 48E.
#4: The view to the West of confluence point 23N 48E.
The view to the West of confluence point 23N 48E.
#5: The GPS proof that we've been there.
The GPS proof that we've been there.
#6: A new born in the middle of the desert.
A new born in the middle of the desert.
#7: In the Dahnā' dunes we encountered some very soft sand...
In the Dahnā' dunes we encountered some very soft sand...
#8: Steve had a lot of opportunities to use his nice shovel...
Steve had a lot of opportunities to use his nice shovel...
#9: The tow ropes have proved themselves useful a few times.
The tow ropes have proved themselves useful a few times.
#10: Our campsite in the red Dahnā' dunes.
Our campsite in the red Dahnā' dunes.
#11: The landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful!
The landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful!