BAHRAIN ~ Sunset in the Desert - Camels ~

...Fourth and last card from a fantastic set...beautiful sunset with a herd of camels...Edwin wrote that summer is about to end in Bahrain with still temperatures about 42°C...in the worst, temperatures the past months were as high as 50°C...I'm already sweating by reading it!^^ Thanks so much Edwin for card nr4!!


With nice stamps showing Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,
 the King of Bahrain and butterflies of Bahrain

Bahrain consists of mostly desert, making it the ideal habitat for camels.
Interesting facts about camels:
-A camel stands from 1.8 to just over 2 meters tall at the shoulders, and weighs from 250 to 680
kilograms. Its rope like tail is over 50 centimeters long.
-Camels can go for up to two months without water.
-Camel milk is lower in fat and sugar than cow’s milk.
-Camels can drink up to 40 gallons of water at a time.
-Camel’s don’t start sweating until 41 degrees Celsius.
-Camels have a double row of long, curly eyelashes to keep out sand and dust.
-A camel’s hump does not store water, it stores fat.
-Camels can kick in all four directions with all four of their legs.
-Camel pee can be as thick as syrup because they retain water.

BAHRAIN ~Modern Mosque ~

...Bahrain card nr 3 (with beautiful relief border)...the elegant Bahrain Mosques are among the precious beauties of this country...a simple plain facade except for the lone turret whit it's detailed wooden balcony...Thanks again Edwin!!

With stamps showing
Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain
and nice butterfly stamp.

This beautiful modern mosque marks the place where a very ancient "ayn" - or fresh water spring- emerges from the desert
 Bahrain was called the land of the living by the first civilization on earth. It is a place of culture, tradition, and a history that goes back to the mists of time. It was part of Dilmun, an ancient independent kingdom that flourished circa 2,000 BC, but now it’s Bahrain.

 The word “bahrain” is Arabic for two waters, and the waters surrounding the islands are unique. Fresh water bubbles up from underground springs straight into the sea, and this phenomenon fed ancient legends about a magical island that gave Bahrain its name, its sea-based culture, and tradition.

 Bahrain is known as the island of 1 million palm trees and was the first Arab country to discover oil in 1932.

BAHRAIN ~Tree of Life ~

...Fantastic card nr2...a wonder of nature and one of the mysteries of the world...a mesquite surviving in the middle of the desert...seen from far away it looks a green spot in the white desert...a main tourist destination (around 50.000 visitors every year)...unfortunately often damaged by graffiti carvings...



With stamps showing Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,
 the King of Bahrain.

The Tree of Life (Shajarat-al-Hayat)  is approximately 400 year-old, 32 feet or 9.75 meter high in the middle of the desert.

The mystery of the survival of the tree has made it a legend. People from all over the Middle East and the world make it a point to visit this place to see this magic of nature. The name “tree of life” is absolutely appropriate for the tree as it truly represents the magic of life.

A legend is also attached to the site where the tree is located. The local inhabitants believe with heart and soul that this was the actual location of the Garden of Eden.

BAHRAIN ~Skyline ~

...First cards (4 in total) from Bahrain...beautiful sun setting over a Mosque at the sea shore...more to come!! Thanks a lot Edwin!!



With stamps showing Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,
the King of Bahrain.

Bahrain is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family.

Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002. Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands, the largest being Bahrain Island, at 55 km long by 18 km wide. Saudi Arabia lies to the west and is connected to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway.

 Known for its oil and pearls, Bahrain is also home to many large structures.