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Wabah Crater - the crater itself!

Wabah Crater
We've had a glimpse of the crater, we've had a sandstorm, we've had a night's sleep, and now it's time to see if the crater is actually worth all the effort!

Barren rock and desert all around, but a number of oases supporting green spongy grass and palm trees make a welcome change of scenery as we start the climb down from the top of the rim.

There is a thin layer of salt crust on top, hiding several inches of mud below. You're alright if you keep on walking, but go to slowly or stop and you'll sink up to the ankles at least.

Verdict? Well worth it!

 

what we didn't expect - an oasis the view back out while walking in our quest is almost to an end! and it's big
VERY BIG and you sink into the wet mud as you walk if you stop walking, you sink into the mud.... preparing for the climb up and out
the brave band of travellers and just that little matter of a second flat tyre to fix    
 

back to the crater, 2nd attemptto topon to Madain Saleh


 

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