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The Perfect Course for Crappy Golfers

May 29, 2013 by Daniel McBane 6 Comments

This golf course in Coober Pedy, South Australia seems tailor-made for someone like me. I tend to keep off the grass anyway on the rare occasions when I subject myself to a round of golf, as the balls I hit seem to prefer the sand. Or the water. Or anything but the grass. In fact, over the course of nine holes, I generally spend a few minutes swinging a club and several hours … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Funny Photos, Australia Tagged With: funny image, desert, Australia

Who Needs a Guard Dog When You Have a Cow?

Apr 24, 2013 by Daniel McBane 11 Comments

Cow Guards Home

This home in the narrow alleys of Jaisalmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan is guarded by a cow. And guarded well, by the looks of him. I certainly kept my distance. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Funny Photos, India Tagged With: funny image, India, animals, desert, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, cows

Riding a Possessed Camel in Jaisalmer

Aug 25, 2012 by Daniel McBane 19 Comments

Camel Thar Desert Rajasthan

I've always felt that the greatest thing the invention of the automobile has done for us is eliminate the need to sit on top of a wild animal and try to get it to do what we want. I do realize that many people actually enjoy riding horses or other animals, but I also realize that not everyone is sane. Apparently, there are even people who run just for fun. When I was in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Jaisalmer, camel riding, Rajasthan, India, animals, desert

Dunhuang – Playing in China’s Sandbox

Aug 16, 2012 by Daniel McBane 11 Comments

Mingsha sand dune in Dunhuang China at sunset

China has several large deserts and numerous sand dunes, but when the average Chinese person wants to play in the sand, they go to Dunhuang. Located in northwestern Gansu province in western China, Dunhuang was a major stop at a crossroads of the ancient Silk Road. These days getting there from most major Chinese cities is relatively easy and simply requires a day or two of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: China Tagged With: China, desert, sand dunes, Dunhuang, Gansu

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