CANCELLED - Evening Fewbie Desert Drive - 'Tsukimi': Mid-Autumn Moon Watching - Abu Dhabi - 06 Oct 2025

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DRIVE DESCRIPTION

CANCELLED

In the far east, on the 15th night of the 8th month of the Lunar Calendar, Tsukimi (月見) is celebrated. (Literally translated as Moon Watching)

In previous era's aristocrats would gather, compose and recite poetry, and play music under the moonlight of the Harvest Moon, on which the moon is at its most full, and at its brightest for the year. People would tell stories of the 'Rabbit on the moon', pounding sticky rice into mochi with a large hammer for everyone to enjoy, a symbol of selflessness and sacrifice (This is very hard work for a moon-rabbit!). Children, and those young at heart can squint up at the moon this time of year and spot the Rabbit on the Moon. In our calendar, Tsukimi falls on Oct 6th in 2025

The drive plan is enjoy a gentle and serene drive through Nahel, whilst catching fleeting glimpses of the harvest moon on our way to our Tuskimi location, where we will setup our chairs, and spend an 30-45 minutes gazing at the moon, which will be at the highest in the sky around 23:30. (Bring your own sticky rice, or whatever your favourite moon watching snack is!)

To those feeling particularly artistic, we would all love to hear your moon inspired poetry! 

From here we will take a quick exit back to the tarmac to inflate at 00:00 (midnight). 

* this is not a dune bashing drive.. we will be slowly moving through the dunes contemplating the beauty of the moonlit dunes.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

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

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie and above

Meeting time: 21:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/EgkPqDNQMaTbNdBq8

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

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

Approximate finish time: 00:00 (Midnight)

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

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Sunday - 1 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 back - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - 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

RSVP HERE BELOW

 

 

[_luke_]

Chasing moon shadows,

yet beauty flees so quickly—

when I open my palm

I hold nothing but dry sand,

slipping through the night.

[_luke_]

Our tracks in the sand
are erased by desert winds;
what remains behind
is only the pale full moon,
its cold and distant light.

[Andrew John Melvill]

Absolutely stunning pic! And some good poetry 👌 

[_luke_]

7 minutes ago, Andrew John Melvill said:

Absolutely stunning pic! And some good poetry 👌 

Thanks to chatgpt 😅

[Warbs]

Apologies, apparently I have ‘things to do’. 😏

[_luke_]

Next time. Monday nights can be a bit hard to get out! @Warbs

[_luke_]

Desert wind whispers,
the moon not yet at its peak,
night holds its breath still.

 

Oct 3rd! 

 

[_luke_]

Drive is cancelled from no attendees .