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Bordered by Soudah Mountain (3015 m), Saudi Arabia’s highest peak, reaching Rijal Alma, was a considerable challenge. This zigzag road (also called the obstacle of death or the snake) is listed amongst the most dangerous roads in the world – stiff, curvy, and narrow with the...
Today we drove from Al-Namas toward Rijal Alma, we lost some time by taking pictures of baboons, so we didn’t make it. Instead, we parked overnight near A’al Emsudami in the mountains and went to sleep with the hope that there would be no problem with the police (like in...
We again hit the baboons and spent some time taking photos. Hamadryas baboons are native to the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia and parts of Yemen. Their typical habitat is in mountainous areas, but they have been known to stay in urban areas in search of food, often attacking humans...
We drove toward Abha through picturesque towns and villages. We took a diesel for 0,815 SAR / liter and some refreshments on the way. Just before sunset, we got a good parking spot in Al-Namas, where we had dinner at local fast food (huge döner for 12 SAR). Parking location – Al...