Grandma is HERE!!!

Well my mom finally landed.


You can put the GPS into either http://maps.google.com  or Google Earth to find the exact directions to the place.


Wadi  Aboul- Sudan car- Fort and Bats!!!
I was thinking of going to Wadi Aboul as you can drive a sedan there it is a paved road all the way to the parking lot. A bit of a walk but not far to get to the mud brick fort that has BATS in it.


Wadi Subaitah GPS: 24°15'53.86"N 56°9'40.21"E
You need 4x4 at the end of the trip but can make it most of the way in sedan we could ferry those without 4x4 up


Madbah Wadi GPS 24° 5'31.43"N 56° 7'12.99"E
A great place to go as it is a gentle hike up to the 2 waterfalls. It is not a difficult drive but you might need 4x4 for the last bit of it.


Gaff Grove Al Ain GPS: 24°23'39.60"N 55°39'8.24"E
A great place to have a BBQ or a Camp out, an easy place to get to (only 20 minutes from Al Ain city center) but you do need 4x4 and there are some parts of the drive that require a bit of skill. Most people have little difficulty except in a few spots- this is subject to change as they have been building a paved road out there. The last time I was out (New Years Eve camp out) construction on the road was in full swing.


Jazirah Oasis GPS: N24 19 13.3 E56 09 06.7
This is an easy to get to site that has a great weir (dam) and pool that is caused by the dam. It is a great place to have a picnic and swim. The best part is that the oasis is a wonderful place to explore where you can see truly ancient homes and structures. You do nto need 4x4 to get to the site it is an esay drive with several stunning vistas.


Wadi Subaitah GPS: 24°15'53.86"N 56°9'40.21"E
One of my favorite places to go as it is a bit more remote and smaller than most other oasis. It is a very interesting site that offers two ways to get to the swimming pools one way is on the falaja systems and this can be kind of  unnerving  for those who fear heights- though it is totally safe – my 9 year old daughter made it twice with no incident. The other way in is to walk the wadi to the swimming area.


Al Ain Desert
There is an easy to get to spot in a dune not far from the Golf Club. I have not been there but my wife has. It would be a great place to take the family out to have an afternoon picnic. I am currently getting direction and gps to the place…