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One day last January, my friends and I decided to go camping in the Sakhir desert in Bahrain. And considering it was my first time going camping in a desert, I was reluctant to even be a part of it. For most of us, the word desert brings only one thing to mind- sand. And I wasn't looking forward to spending my holidays in a desert, of all places.

But to my surprise, the location was way beyond what I expected. Although sand covers all sides of the camping site, there were tents, dining areas, recreational spaces, even entertainment sites. This was different from any camp I had expected. The camps were interesting yet so out of place, considering the belief I had about deserts. And most of all, there were lots of other people enjoying their time, regardless of the fact that we were in the middle of nowhere, or so it seems.

At night, we had the chance to stargaze and just enjoy the quiet nightlife. There were also outdoor movie theatres, while also enjoying barbeques. All these, in the middle of a desert. Who would have thought camping was enjoyable in a desert too! For me, camping was mountains, trees, nature, away from people, deep into the forest, but not sand, movies, or long walks in the sand. This was an eye-opener for me, and it definitely changed my perception of what camping can be and should be.

Although we stayed for just three days, the camping trip became one of my favorite holiday experiences of all times.

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