The Camel Souk

Posted on February 23, 2016February 23, 2016

by Lynz Real Cooking

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94 thoughts on “The Camel Souk”

theturtle February 23, 20165:10 am Reply

Lynn , does “souk” mean market ? or is it more like a fair ?
Turtle Hugs

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20165:27 am Reply
  
  yes market is what it means. Hi turtle!
  
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  1. theturtle February 23, 20165:58 am Reply
    
    Hi Lynn , and thank you 🙂
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:06 am Reply
      
      🙂
      
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thespiritkeepers February 23, 20165:33 am Reply

This is gross but do camels spit at you?

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20165:37 am Reply
  
  I have heard that but never got close enough hahaha!
  
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  1. thespiritkeepers February 23, 20166:17 am Reply
    
    Ha ha ha
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:31 am Reply
      
      but they are cute
      
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      1. thespiritkeepers February 23, 201610:10 am
        
        Yes they are.
        
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      2. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:27 am
        
        🙂
        
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Rajiv February 23, 20166:03 am Reply

Very cool site you have!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:05 am Reply
  
  Thank you! That is so kind of you!
  
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White House Red Door February 23, 20166:20 am Reply

Such a different world! Look at them posing for you! I didn’t realize camels had fleecy fur…

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:23 am Reply
  
  I know isn’t that funny, they posed!
  
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Jasmine S. February 23, 20166:21 am Reply

Hi there cutie pies!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:23 am Reply
  
  Aren’t they adorable?
  
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  1. Jasmine S. February 23, 20166:24 am Reply
    
    Yes! They always look like they’re smiling and you can’t help but smile.
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:29 am Reply
      
      yes!
      
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M. L. Kappa February 23, 20166:28 am Reply

I once went to a camel farm in Dubai, it was full of babies, they were the cutest things!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:29 am Reply
  
  Yes they are so cute, I didn’t think they were so adorable but they sure are!
  
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Antonia February 23, 20166:37 am Reply

So interesting!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:37 am Reply
  
  🙂
  
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Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser February 23, 20167:05 am Reply

Ha-what a look about them!!! xoxo

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20167:09 am Reply
  
  I know quite full of fun!
  
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  1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser February 23, 20164:52 pm Reply
    
    LOL xoxoxoxo
    
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cynthiamvoss February 23, 20167:40 am Reply

Always love your photos!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201611:00 am Reply
  
  Thanks!
  
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joanfrankham February 23, 20167:44 am Reply

Oooohh which one will I choose….decisions, decisions !

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:59 am Reply
  
  hahaha!
  
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Deb February 23, 20168:02 am Reply

Never seen this many camels together before. Great photos.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:51 am Reply
  
  yes camels everywhere
  
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Priceless Joy February 23, 20168:24 am Reply

What great photos! I feel sorry for those in the little pen.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:35 am Reply
  
  poor guys!
  
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  1. Priceless Joy February 23, 201610:47 am Reply
    
    I know! Sad. 😦
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:48 am Reply
      
      😦
      
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Erika Kind February 23, 20168:27 am Reply

They look beautiful. Whenever I saw camels in other countries they were never taken such good care of.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:34 am Reply
  
  They are really an important part of Saudi life!
  
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  1. Erika Kind February 23, 201611:04 am Reply
    
    The look cared for like holy cows.
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201612:35 pm Reply
      
      Other animals not so much— cats, dogs etc.
      
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      1. Erika Kind February 23, 20162:11 pm
        
        Like in most countries…. so sad!
        
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      2. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20162:12 pm
        
        yes!
        
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Worlds Biggest Fridge Magnet February 23, 20169:09 am Reply

Roll up, Roll up! Come and get them whilst they’re fresh and sprightly, New and Used camels for sale, all reasonable mileages……;-)

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:31 am Reply
  
  hahaha you crack me up! I never got an email with your questions just in case you sent them. dont want you to think I am ignoring you!
  
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  1. Worlds Biggest Fridge Magnet February 23, 201610:49 am Reply
    
    I did send them to that address Lynz.
    Can you double check what you sent to me?
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:51 am Reply
      
      ok sure, I just found it in junk!!
      
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      1. Worlds Biggest Fridge Magnet February 23, 201610:51 am
        
        Ha ha ha!!
        
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      2. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:59 am
        
        YEAH!
        
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anotherfoodieblogger February 23, 20169:58 am Reply

Oh just look at all those silly camel faces! I love it!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:28 am Reply
  
  I know aren’t they cute?
  
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IreneDesign2011 February 23, 201610:09 am Reply

Wow Lynn, so great photos and the camels are so kind animals, just they are treated well 😀

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:27 am Reply
  
  Thanks dear!
  
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spearfruit February 23, 201610:40 am Reply

I like camels. Did you ever ride one Lynn?

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:42 am Reply
  
  I never did Spear, the kids did and he did at the compound they brought one!
  
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  1. spearfruit February 23, 201611:01 am Reply
    
    I bet the kids enjoyed riding them, I guess they are gentle to ride?
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201612:36 pm Reply
      
      Well it was in a compound and a guy holding on so it seemed ok? Not sure. They seem quiet!
      
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In My Cluttered Attic February 23, 201610:43 am Reply

I’d be willing to bet that the used camel lot dealer does big business over there. 😀

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 201610:45 am Reply
  
  haha I am sure!!! I wish I could find the video! I have one of camels crossing the freeway over a bridge!
  
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  1. In My Cluttered Attic February 24, 201611:21 am Reply
    
    Camel gridlock at rush hour. 😀
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 201611:22 am Reply
      
      yes for sure!
      
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syl65 February 23, 20161:34 pm Reply

Wonder photos, Lynn! They look like they just relaxing there.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20161:50 pm Reply
  
  yes they look pretty happy?
  
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  1. syl65 February 23, 20161:53 pm Reply
    
    Yes 😊😊😊
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20162:12 pm Reply
      
      🙂
      
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      1. syl65 February 23, 20162:26 pm
        
        😀😀😀
        
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Freda @ Aromatic essence February 23, 20162:26 pm Reply

Wonderful photos 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20163:55 pm Reply
  
  thanks!
  
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Karina Pinella February 23, 20166:11 pm Reply

This reminds me of a movie I watched recently called Tracks. It’s based on a true story about a woman who decides to trek 2,000 miles across the Australian desert. Very good. You might like it.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 23, 20166:12 pm Reply
  
  Wow interesting!
  
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Spiritdancing February 23, 20168:27 pm Reply

it is amazing…individually they seem sort of regal to me, but in the herd not so much…very interesting…

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20164:00 am Reply
  
  yes their personalities really shine through!
  
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Maria Jansson Photography February 23, 20168:27 pm Reply

I’ve always been intrigued by camels. Have you seen the documentary about the girl who travels with her camels across Australia? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yG-cq19STE It was a really good movie.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20163:59 am Reply
  
  Wow no I have not!
  
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  1. Maria Jansson Photography February 24, 20165:19 am Reply
    
    It is a true story, and very touching.
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20165:20 am Reply
      
      That sounds really good. I will try to see it! Thanks
      
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      1. Maria Jansson Photography February 24, 20165:22 am
        
        I hope you’ll enjoy it 🙂
        
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      2. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20166:14 am
        
        It sounds quite amazing!
        
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      3. Maria Jansson Photography February 24, 20162:05 pm
        
        It is 🙂
        
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      4. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20163:43 pm
        
        🙂
        
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CHCooks February 24, 20161:21 am Reply

Love the first pic especially where the camel seems to be smiling 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20163:47 am Reply
  
  I know funny!
  
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Chitra Jagadish February 24, 20161:27 am Reply

Oh lovely pictures and love those camels – and look at them posing to your camera – so cute…

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20163:46 am Reply
  
  I know I loved that they looked haha!
  
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lynne hoareau February 24, 20163:48 am Reply

Awww they are so adorable. I love camels. Years ago, I passed up the opportunity to ride a camel I really wish I hadn’t have been so shy 🙂 Gorgeous pics Lynn. xxx

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20163:48 am Reply
  
  Thanks lynne! That would be fun but maybe scary! xx
  
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cookingwithauntjuju.com February 24, 20164:50 am Reply

They are a fascinating animal and I have only seen them in zoos!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20167:26 am Reply
  
  It was interesting to see them out crossing the highway on a bridge and showing personality in person
  
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rangewriter February 24, 20168:14 am Reply

Camels are just funny to look at. Like American moose are also funny to look at. Cool beasts. Glad to see that some camel owners care enough to blanket their stock. Is that to keep flies off? I don’t imagine keeping them warm is much of an issue, at least not during the day.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20168:47 am Reply
  
  I don’t know but it is cool to see them in person so to speak haha
  
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Kay February 24, 20161:43 pm Reply

I went to a camel market when I was in Al Ain recently in the UAE. Such fun! Lovely pics Lyn!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 24, 20161:58 pm Reply
  
  Yes it is!
  
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Creative Crafts DIY February 28, 201611:00 am Reply

All those camels are adorable ….

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1. Lynz Real Cooking February 28, 201611:43 am Reply
  
  They are cute xx
  
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  1. Creative Crafts DIY February 28, 20161:13 pm Reply
    
    Yes… 🙂
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking February 28, 20161:15 pm Reply
      
      🙂
      
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