Road trip to Bahrain
 

Just thought I'd post some pics of the crossing of the empty quarter and then Bahrain. I'll update as I go and when I can!

It's only 105f, Yeah!! So cool and fresh out!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...69164d1f08.jpgA Tree!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a50df17cfd.jpgcar killers https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...76f3716f1f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0ec9fc3016.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d487962ebc.jpg

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Bahrain causeway 26km to pork and pints!!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e5a6d4fb0a.jpghotel view https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...abd39511b4.jpg$50.00 of porkhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...eae2c85380.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...38ab3a0d38.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...640d8c1aa1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...df00e3b358.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c2c3ab7c6d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...88c2045c79.jpg

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looks lovely:)

That's super cool. Thanks for sharing.

Also, the question everyone is wondering: how long since you replaced your cooling system???

How well does the AC work?
Is it enough to keep cool?

Did a radiator flush 2 days ago along with oil and filter change. AC 90 days ago and it pumps out at 58-62 although once it hits over 125-130 it barely keeps up after a long idle.

I'm taking the long route back through the empty quarter for a chance to see different sand and the rumor is that one of the wadi's has a spring in it, if I can find it... Also I have to be careful since the wife is just about 7 months pregnant (it was a surprise) as the other kids are 22 and 18... Who knew that was still possible?

I didn't want to retire anyway... [emoji38]

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Best buffet ever..!!!

All you can eat seafood cooked to order and unlimited wine and mixed drinks. All for around $90.

I had a salad.... wink, wink, nudge, nudge[emoji38]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1255d8214f.jpg

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Not sure what that drink was or even if it was a drink (may explain the looks I'm getting)

I have killed two bottles of White and 3 Bourbon & cokes plus a possible flower arrangement... I needed this trip.

Heading to the room and trying to make sure the bidet is not used incorrectly.
[emoji38]

For some reason the wife thinks I am not funny....

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Starting in Manamana...

Hitting the souks later https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6a56a4927a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f81ac6e151.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3398e5f887.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...95b5366d3c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e8f20d0d2f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b4d3bbdef8.jpg

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Love the Five Guys in the background. They started here in the Wash DC area years ago.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...203e32875a.jpgthe money that hangs in the old market
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7868541367.jpgso the valet parked mine but wouldn't move these... :dunno:https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6267adc6b6.jpgwhen you see it... it's funny

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The return....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7bf05b0739.jpg26 km bridge back to hellhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c61023c6dd.jpgstill on the bridge...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9ff1d93909.jpgsign for what?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e82ac2763b.jpga few km later...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5f974ca1d6.jpgwhen the sand wins the right of wayhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...93183385b5.jpgand the result of a sandstorm at 160kph....

I forgot to add the "after" photo...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f00349300d.jpg

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Wow! Incredible! What a different way of life to over here.


What a great set of pics. :thumbup:

Thanks it was a great vacation, but I have a ton of codes/repairs to do. My headlights look like a milk bottle and my MAF has some sand damage. The 4x4 solenoid is toasted, o2 sensor wires abraded, etc.

I recommend carrying some pantyhose in the car and if you need to you have an expedited pre-filter, duct tape and plug kits.

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Thanks for posting up these pics! Cool to see! Has the sand storm demolished your paint too? Almost sounds like an insurance job, if that’s an option over there?

Paint is ok and I only use the term ok for the nose. Insurance only keeps you out of jail in an accident or from getting your head cut off in a fatal wreck if you're not at fault.

I'm thinking of repainting with a super white aircraft paint as it can stand up to hail at 550mph sand shouldn't be a problem...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fe6619c1dc.jpgnew mood lighting https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...670bbd08fe.jpgairbox after brushing not vacuuming https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b553cd7426.jpgmanifold cover at the cleanest spot https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cb97fe797b.jpgwhat happens if you park near a dune in a storm

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Thought I'd post a picture of a field expedient repair in the desert...

This was from an earlier trip to Qatar and was fixed as soon as we hit Doha. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cb67617b12.jpg

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More sandstorm damage...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...08bcb881e6.jpg

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