Andrew Luyten's photos with the keyword: wadi

Hard and Soft

Hard and Soft

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 116
Harsh rock scenery but transformed by the sight and sound of running water.
Wadi Shab in Miniature

Wadi Shab in Miniature

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 98
Sun, rock, water and flora.
Wadi Shab

Wadi Shab

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 103
Looking up the wadi towards the bathing pools and cave.
Goat Sentry II

Goat Sentry II

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 107
Nothing to eat up there - I guess it must just enjoy the view.
A Rocky Path

A Rocky Path

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 114
Fabulous rock architecture, but best not to dwell too much on the consequences of a stumble.
Respite

Respite

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 115
Finally we reach the wadi floor and some relatively cool shade in among the lush greens of the viallage of Al Far'. Looking back we can see the wadi rim from where we came, some 1000m above us.
An Improbable Tree

An Improbable Tree

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 132
This tree must somehow find enough moisture to survive, but I am not sure quite how. Taken at the end of the balcony trail looking back into Wadi Nakhr.
Wadi Al Qashah

Wadi Al Qashah

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 130
After much climbing we get a fine view of the Wadi and our route along its left hand edge.
Waymarked

Waymarked

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 111
Although it is almost impossible to get lost on the Wadi Nakhr balcony walk these waymarks are nevetheless quite reassuring, if sometimes a little bright. But if you miss this one there is always the cairn!
Sue Strikes a Pose

Sue Strikes a Pose

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 101
Sue tests out this rock arch which fortunately for the rest of us was not a part of the route!
A Bit of a Slog

A Bit of a Slog

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 125
The heat builds up as the day progresses, making walking hard work , although the views do provide some distraction.
On the Ridge

On the Ridge

Andrew Luyten
07 May 2007 112
Our shadows caught in the early morning sun as we scramble up a ridge to climb out of Wadi Tanuf.