Dang! That is pretty desolate.
What's with the fence? Are you inside or outside it?
We are inside the fence. The fence prevents people from venturing deeper into the desert, as there are more snakes and scorpions in those areas, and it also helps keep wild dogs out. And yes, the area is desolate because it’s away from the bustling city, a bit on the outskirts. This is how local people enjoy the slightly mild/cold weather here—taking their off-road SUVs into the desert and spending almost the whole day there with friends and families, usually having a barbecue and engaging in activities like off-road quad biking, which can be rented from nearby vendors for different periods of time.
Great pictures.
Awful lot of plastic rubbish out there.
Thanks!
People usually pack all their rubbish in large trash bags and leave them near a rock structure or a tree. It takes a day or two for the Saudi waste management authorities to send dumper trucks and men to pick up those bags, but during that time, wild dogs or lizards sometimes tear the bags apart, causing the litter to spread. But as I mentioned, the waste management does collect it all sooner or later.
Some images there that are reminiscent of my home country, Australia. The arid interior is called the “Red Centre.” Thanks for sharing, mate. Very cool!
No problem! I’ve watched many documentaries, and from what I’ve heard from my relatives, I can tell that your deserts are quite similar to ours, just with more wildlife! I’ve also heard that kangaroos can get aggressive with people?