Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 01 Apr 2023

[Ashutosh Garg]

Hi Jerome, I have to pull out of tomorrow's drive as I am not feeling well. Apologies for the late notice.

[Sam K]

Hi Jerome. I am sorry but I will pull out. Have a safe drive guys.

[Imran Kashif]

Hi @JeromeFJI have small eye injury, sorry I have pull me out from drive.

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Friends, we had an amazing drive today. This small group configuration, with experienced drivers knowing and trusting each other was perfect to cruise the area at steady pace, going from one challenge to the other. 

A few amazing runs in the first portion (Nahel), almost no tracks, deep bowls, soft sand,  high climbs with stunning views, and deep drops below ! My only regret  was to have both hands on the wheel and focus on the ridge and not being able to take photos. 

Then a bit of track and a nice portion of virgin dunes, before a sabkha run. the technical portion leading to the Ghafeteen Bowl was disappointing due to the seismic exploration stuff, the bowl itself was cut in pieces. After a small rest in the shade, we reached to Nagra Dune. One side was totally virgin also, which is very rare. We could climb and loop around, crossing the dune itself for an impressive drop. And to finish with a fluid run until reaching the exit point in Sweihan.

Great driving from all, @Joji varghese @Rajiv Sam @Chris Wing @Ranjan Das, it was a great pleasure to have you today, thank you for making this drive possible. Enjoy the rest of the weekend !