Getting to Know Darcy

After the ride we got an opportunity to meet D’Arcy up close. He is the last camel in the line up because he is relaxed and slow and most importantly doesn’t get spooked.
The best bit without doubt is mounting and dismounting as the camel has to lean forward to get their back legs to straighten and then push up with their front legs.
When a camel is resting on the ground it rests on a bony prominence called a pedestal which also grows a callous to protect it.
Great fun and finished off with damper and jam :)Read more