Afternoon Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - The Desert Books' Series: "The Little Prince" (To Faya's Fox Den) - Abu Dhabi - 29 Jun 2025

[Ale Vallecchi]

We request that every member joining this drive go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie Plus and above

Meeting time:  03:00 PM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/d8BH6rsYq2vFCgqbA

Action Plan:  Fifth and last installment of the Desert Books Series, the drive is dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupery's masterpiece "The Little Prince". Here the desert symbolizes the narrator's mind. Made barren by grown-up ideas, the narrator's mind slowly expands under the guidance of the little prince in the same way that the deadly desert slowly transforms itself into a place of learning and, once the well appears, refreshment. 

As one of the book's protagonists, besides the desert, is The Fox, the track chosen for this drive will take us all the way from Sweihan's entry, through its Pond, to the "Fox's Den, two-thirds of the way to Faya's exit point. The drive will be a bit long, but not too tricky, so feel free to bring guests, with whom to share the pleasure of the desert, and the sun setting on the last ridge of dunes.

As usual in this series, in trying to distil the best of the book and to build up to the day of the drive, I'll post a book's quote each day. 

Let's try to find inspiration in this Desert Books' Series to truly appreciate our interaction with our favorite element of nature. 

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 7:30 PM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
• Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
   

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

 

[Ale Vallecchi]

" What makes the desert beautiful," said the Little Prince, "is that somewhere it hides a well.".... (or a Pond)

[Ale Vallecchi]

“I have always loved the desert. One sits down on a desert sand dune, sees nothing, hears nothing. Yet through the silence something throbs, and gleams...”

[Ale Vallecchi]

“The house, the stars, the desert -- what gives them their beauty is something that is invisible!”

[Ale Vallecchi]

“This is, to me, the loveliest and saddest landscape in the world. It is here that the Little Prince appeared on Earth, and disappeared.

Look at it carefully so that you will be sure to recognise it in case you travel some day to the African desert. And, if you should come upon this spot, please do not hurry on. Wait for a time, exactly under the star. Then, if a little man appears who laughs, who has golden hair and who refuses to answer questions, you will know who he is."

[Hani crest king]

Looking forward for this drive to close off the week. I am looking to have the carnity desert flag, if anyone can bring me one for this drive that would be great

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts

The last installment of the Desert Books' series takes us to the den of one of the most endearing characters of the fabulous "The Little Prince" fable: the Fox.

In fact, on the way from Sweihan to Faya there is a rocky outcrop that hides a den of desert foxes, aptly named the Fox's Den. This is our goal, which we'll reach through driving to another one of the Sweihan's desert wonders, the Pond, a small lake of sweet water fed by an underground spring.

The convoy order will see each Fewbie Plus member guided by a higher ranking member, for a one-on-one tutoring session:

@Aser in Second Lead

@Andrew John Melvill at #3

@Cesar Chacon at #4

@Giacomo at #5

@Johannes Roux at #6

@topgear at #7

@Sherry Jacob at #8

@Beide Worku at #9

@Hani crest king at #10

@ChrisW at #11 and 

@Glenn W at #12

The meeting and deflation point will be posted on the main drive's post. 

See you all tomorrow afternoon to conclude this long weekend in style. 

[topgear]

It was a nice Sunday afternoon for this fast paced F+ drive with new and old faces. There are bumpy sections and technical parts as well, a few nice dunes, lack, bearable summer weather and we managed to see the foxes' den. 

Thanks to @Ale Vallecchi for the lead and also the classic book. @Aser for the second lead support, and @Glenn W for the sweep. It was nice to be driving with @Johannes Roux and @Sherry Jacob  

Great to know you @Cesar Chacon and your cool ride.

I have shared some photos in the gallery. I hope everyone will have a great week.