Feynan Ecolodge to Wadi Barwas

We leave Feynan Eco Lodge during Bedouin rush hour. Here, we have swapped the honking horns and revving engines of cars, buses and motorbikes for the much more pleasant bleating and braying of goats and donkeys. Beyond the buzzing vibrancy of the canyon lies Wadi Feynan, once the heart of an ancient copper-mining operations. As the valley opens out further, we pass some Roman ruins en route to the Wadi Malaga campsite.

At the base of the mountains, near Wadi Malaga, we take a break in the shade of a large acacia tree. During our downtime, we meet two cheeky kids and their large flock of goats. Despite the language barrier, they make it clear that we cannot take photos of them. Respectfully, we put our cameras away. After exchanging limited pleasantries and sharing our sweets with them, they wander off. As they do, we catch the cheeky little buggers filming us! :D

With the rising mountains to the East, we gradually ascend the gentle slope to head south on a mixture of 4×4 tracks and footpaths. We pass on the eastern side of smaller hills Jabal al-Hamra, Jabal Mahzaf and eventually set up camp on the edge of Wadi Barwas, tucked behind Jabal Feid. With no light pollution in the clear desert sky, the setting of the sun dictates our bedtime.

Distance: 13.26 km

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