In late November 2022 we visited the Al Khatim desert near Abu Dhabi.  At a quick stop on the way to our camp, over 60 seconds I was able to document Marisa making a fast friend with a camel.  Let’s call her Camelia Camel . . .  Camelia was obviously taken with Marisa but Camelia’s Camel Companion (“3C”) was none too pleased (see 3C in the background, 4:51:24 - 4:51:30)! And, yes, camels do kiss with their eyes closed (see 4:50:43 p.m.).

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