Enjoying the weekend, Michael, his colleague Toufic

and I went south of Fujeirah to visit Khor Kalba Conservation Reserve.

Here the boys are checking out the area.

 

Some information about the reserve from www.arabianwildlife.com:

 

The most southern tip of the UAE's Indian Ocean coastline ends in an extensive

mangrove marsh. The dark green belt of almost impenetrable mangrove

contrasts strongly with the brown and purple rocky mountains and the sparkling

blue water. Young seedlings surrounded by air roots signal a healthy environment.

The mud at low tide reveals myriads of pretty crabs, while in the shady canopy of

the trees a unique small bird makes its home. The white-collared kingfisher is a

breeding resident here - and only here. Many other birds like reef herons and

booted warblers also nest here. Khor Kalba is a magical place, a place of exquisite

beauty, a place worthy of protection.

 

At low tide we were unfortunately not able to sail up the creek and get close to the

mangrove forests, supposedly the oldest in Arabia. We’ll do that on the next trip!

 

A lot of interesting things going on in the sand. Once the computer people are away from

the keyboard, they get nature-crazy!

 

One of the findings.

Back in civilized surroundings, we had lunch at the Hilton in Fujeirah.

 

Toufic enjoys a Ramadan beer (=hidden in a coca cola cup).

 

Enjoying the view.

 

The beach from one angle….

 

And the other.

 

We went for a drive in the mountains before heading for home.

Once again, the Hajar mountains are impressive.

All that sightseeing can be exhausting.

We’ll definitely visit Kalba again (if we can wake this guy up!)!