The donkey ride

One thing I can say I have never tried is a donkey ride up a cliff, so what better time to try it but now, and save some wear and tear on the legs right?

So just after passing the Treasury were some donkey owners peddling their services. Hamid approached me and we agreed on a fee and off we went.
William was a patient donkey accepting my considerable bulk and he bravely took me up to plateau just below the summit. He didn't always seem in control of the situation and I considered walking down but Hamid was concerned about my knees and so down I went on William's back. Well that was exciting. More terrifying than the space drop at Marineland that's for sure.

In the end it saved my knees but frayed my nerves!Read more