Cud Chewing Collection

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

A Msai warrior speaks on his mobile phone from the saddle of his camel near Lake Magadi in Kenyas Rift Valley Province. Mobile phones are a popular method of communicating with family

Msai men lead a camel caravan laden with equipment for a fly camp (a small temporary camp) past Lake Magadi. Clouds hang low over the Nguruman Escarpment (a western wall of the Great Rift Valley)

Women of the nomadic Gabbra tribe prepare to move their familys possessions by camel. The long sticks are the structures for their dome-shaped houses

A Pokot warrior with a traditional blue clay hairstyle tends his camels in a lugga (seasonal watercourse) while waiting his turn to water them from a deep well

A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight from a camels udder. Camels are important to stockowners in the arid regions of Turkanaland since they are browsers

At sunrise, a Samburu warrior leads baggage camels down the Milgis lugga - a wide, sandy seasonal watercourse. Water is never far below the surface of the Milgis

Jockeys and camels line up at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

To the excited shouts and stick waving of their camel handlers, jockeys and camels take off at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

Arab camel handlers lead camels and jockeys into line ready for the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

A racing camel waits its turn at Al Shariq race track on the fringe of the Wahiba Sands

A Bedu leads his camels through the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel amongst the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel along the crest of a sand dune in the desert

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"Cud Chewing: A Timeless Tradition in the Desert" As the sun rises over the vast expanse of sand dunes, a Bedu gracefully rides his camel, their bond unbreakable amidst the desert's solitude. In another corner of this arid landscape, a Somali from the Issa clan meticulously loads his camels with salt harvested from Lake Assal. The Afar tribe follows suit, their camel caravan crossing the salt flats with determination and resilience. Meanwhile, a modern twist unfolds as a Maasai warrior pauses to speak on his mobile phone while tending to his camels. Technology intertwines with tradition in this ever-evolving world. Speaking of which, Maasai men lead a laden camel caravan equipped for survival and exploration. Intriguingly diverse cultures emerge as women from the nomadic Gabbra tribe prepare to relocate their lives once again. Their strength and adaptability shine through as they effortlessly handle every challenge thrown at them. A Pokot warrior catches our eye with his striking blue clay hairstyle - an emblem of pride and heritage that echoes through generations. Not far away, a young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a refreshing drink straight from nature's bounty – milk nourishing both body and soul. Witnessing these scenes unfold is nothing short of mesmerizing; it becomes evident that water is life even in this harsh environment. A Samburu man tends to his beloved camels at a waterhole – an oasis amid dryness where life thrives against all odds. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in excitement as jockeys mount their camels at dawn's first light for an exhilarating race across sandy terrains. The thunderous hooves echo through time itself as spectators cheer on these majestic creatures alongside their skilled riders. In this captivating world where ancient traditions coexist harmoniously with modernity's touch, cud chewing remains more than just sustenance for these noble creatures.