Sentences with phrase «as desert sands»

As the desert sands run out on her life's hourglass, Siena must uncover the truth about the Wild Ones while untangling the web of lies and deceit her father has masterfully spun.

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Translated as «Mirage Place» in English, this resort sits in one of the largest sand deserts in the world.
Just as one can not know how many grains of sand are in the Sahara desert, one can not definitely know that God does not exist.
I image our «Universe», and all that we can perceive as a single grain of sand in the largest of deserts.
If one is crossing the desert on a camel and a blinding sandstorm comes up, the thing to do is to dismount, lie face downward on the sand with his cloak over his head, and wait an hour, three hours, half a day, until the storm abates and he can go on his way as before.
The hours of my penance lengthen, The penance established for me by the editor of this magazine, And those hours may be numbered as the sands of the desert.
Avalanching sand from dune faces in Death Valley National Park and the Mojave Desert can trigger loud, rumbling «booming» or short bursts of «burping» sounds — behaving as a perfectly tuned musical instrument.
Swirling columns of sand and dust, known as dust devils, are a feature of desert areas on Mars and on Earth.
She had furred - up arteries, desert lung (pneumoconiosis) caused by breathing in sand, osteoarthritis, a slipped disc, periodontal disease and possibly diabetes, as well as parasitic worms in her intestine and bladder.
Fog's important role in sustaining microbial life drew McKay to the southern African desert, but the Namib also features some of the world's tallest sand dunes, rising as high as 1,000 feet.
During the Iran - Iraq war in the 1980s, troop movement and heavy bombing had a serious impact on the two countries» shared fragile desert ecosystem, which is home to such species as sand cats and spiny - tailed lizards.
Still, if you look at the globe, as a whole, there's not that many deserts that are shifting sand dunes.
Others, such as sand dunes in the desert, move in the direction of the prevailing wind or current.
The forests act as a barrier against the sands from the neighboring Taklamakan desert.
Brazilian researchers say the reptiles lived in the humid regions among the ancient desert sand dunes, which served as «oases» for the winged C. dobruskii.
Mars is often referred to as a desert world, being bone - dry for the most part, with dust and sand blanketing most of the surface.
Think of the desert sands and select tones such as reds, oranges, and yellows.
What I noticed in a recent catalogue is a lot of «beige» but hiding behind words such as: Toffee, Vanilla Pink, Toast, Iced Mocha, Putty, Toasted Almond, Pale Oyster, Almond Cream, Desert Sand, Heather Silver Sand, Heather Stone, Pale Oyster.
I hear you, while I don't have the desert, I do have cold though — as in trying to play sand volleyball in 55 degree weather today Do you have a Charming Charlie's store you go to?
In the fall of 2007, we uprooted our lives, our teenaged son, and left life as I always knew it for the desert sands of Saudi Arabia.
Seeing as equine transportation was more or less the only available method of traversing the rough terrain of the frontier back in the day, as trains only connected major settlements, characters inhabiting the Red Dead world had to learn this skill unless they wanted the coarse desert sand to chew through a pair of shoes every three months.
As long as you keep in mind that it's best played with friends, you'll have a blast traversing the desert sands in search of more loot, lots of treasure, and (mercifully) a dearth of bad pirate jokeAs long as you keep in mind that it's best played with friends, you'll have a blast traversing the desert sands in search of more loot, lots of treasure, and (mercifully) a dearth of bad pirate jokeas you keep in mind that it's best played with friends, you'll have a blast traversing the desert sands in search of more loot, lots of treasure, and (mercifully) a dearth of bad pirate jokes.
As the desert sun climbs overhead, the kangaroo rat burrows deep in the sand and rests until evening.
Descending into the Mojave Desert, Garrett encounters a swiftly changing landscape, sand - blasted open roads, and blistering heat that would only intensify as Death Valley welcomed him.
Or, you can see a Land Rover conquer the world's largest sand desert, the Empty Quarter, as off - road racer Moi Torrallerdona takes a 528 mile adventure across sand dunes and past wandering camels.
As its name suggests models with the Deserthawk designation will have better off - road performance, specifically in the sand with «eight desert - specific engineering standards.»
Hardly are those words out When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi Troubles my sight: somewhere in sands of the desert A shape with lion body and the head of a man, A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun, Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it Reel shadows of the indignant desert birds.
They thrive in dry desert conditions and at a temperature of 80 ° to 90 ° F. Avoid sand for bedding because it can lead to intestinal impactions, especially in juveniles which swallow a lot of substrate as they strike out at prey.
Highlights: As much as we love a pristine and colorful coral reef, this dive spot is a vast sand desert which is perfect for those looking for a different divAs much as we love a pristine and colorful coral reef, this dive spot is a vast sand desert which is perfect for those looking for a different divas we love a pristine and colorful coral reef, this dive spot is a vast sand desert which is perfect for those looking for a different dive.
If, however, you expect to find a deserted stretch of sand you are likely to be disappointed, as all of Barbados» beaches are public.
Go on a camel safari in the Thar Desert, where plodding amongst the sand dunes as the harsh sun sinks towards the horizon will rank highly among the memories you will have of your time in India.
As well as Marrakech desert tours with overnight camel treks in Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga desert sand dunes, with options of 3, 4 and 5 day desert tours from Marrakesh, Fez, Marrakech to Fes or Fez to Marrakesh, all our Morocco camel trekking tours are available all year rounAs well as Marrakech desert tours with overnight camel treks in Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga desert sand dunes, with options of 3, 4 and 5 day desert tours from Marrakesh, Fez, Marrakech to Fes or Fez to Marrakesh, all our Morocco camel trekking tours are available all year rounas Marrakech desert tours with overnight camel treks in Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga desert sand dunes, with options of 3, 4 and 5 day desert tours from Marrakesh, Fez, Marrakech to Fes or Fez to Marrakesh, all our Morocco camel trekking tours are available all year round.
Feel the remoteness of this vast country as you skirt the red sands of the stunning Simpson Desert.
When we planned our trip to Peru, hiking the Inca Trail was on our itinerary, as well as exploring the cities of Cusco and Arequipa, a foray into the Amazon Jungle, some sand boarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina, and a bit of island hopping on Lake Titicaca.
From activities such as sand - skiing, desert driving, shopping at The Walk at JBR, and sailing tours of the historic Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Dubai Museum, Jumeirah Mosque and Dubai Marina, The Ritz - Carlton, Dubai is the perfect place to discover all that The Emirates has to offer.
One of the world's driest deserts, the Kara Kum Desert, covers around 80 percent of this country and you will see cities such as Merv and the capital Ashgabat looming from the sand as you journey into the country.
Sand dunes and hills • Shoot interesting rock sculptures • Trees in a field • Snow - capped mountains • Creeks or brooks • Covered bridges • Freeway rush - hour traffic • Fields of flowers • A unique - looking plant, such as a desert cactus • Look for long, winding roads.
My favorite thing to do is to hire a kayak and paddle it right out to the mouth of the Noosa River where you will find many sand islands where you can hang out on your own deserted island for as long as you like.
On your way there, you'll fly over the famous Kona Coffee Belt, as well as Green, Black and White Sand Beaches... and even a desert!
The wide white sand bay is lined with fisherman's huts and draws hundreds of surfers every year from as far away as Hawaii and Brazil to challenge the huge waves of Desert Point, just offshore.
Considered by many as the Caribbean's most geographically diverse destination, you'll find white sand beaches alongside wild mountain terrain, rainforests and desert.
This beautiful beach has sand imported straight from the Sahara Desert and boasts incandescent waters, as well as Blue Flag status.
The main attractions of Corralejo are long sandy beaches that surround the city, as well as 10 km long sand dune system formed by deposition of sand from Sahara desert which has been declared a park of nature (Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo).
~ ABU DHABI My feet collapsed into the sand as I was slowly climbing the dunes of the Abu Dhabi Desert, the white fabric of our guide's gandurah fluttering in the wind ahead of me.
As you watch the sun rise over the red - tinged sand dunes, listen to your pilot talking about the barren landscape mapped out beneath you, and learn about the wildlife — think camels and gazelles — that prosper in the harsh desert conditions.
Admire Zayed Bridge, constructed with curved arches that mimic sand dunes of the nearby desert, and get uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf as your flight continues over Khalifa Port and Nurai Island, home to a small number of exclusive beachfront properties.
The Namib Desert, with its mountains of ever - shifting amber, acts as an impressive entrance before you reach the imposing Sossusvlei sand dunes in the south of the park.
I've been watching the stars lying in the sand dunes of southern Sahara listening to the tunes of Festival au Desert, I have been working as a volunteer with waste water management in Kenya, I have got myself a family in Kenya, I have been driving an ambulance 18 200 kilometers from Norway to Mongolia, I have been waking up in my tent in Kyrgyzstan with a view that brings tears to my eyes, I have been dancing to the drums under the trees in a remote village in Mali, I have been dancing all night long in a local club in Bamako, I have visited National Parks in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda, I have worked as a volunteer in a vegetarian restaurant in Ghana, — and I have loved every moment of it.
Makadi Bay is home to large golden sand beaches lieing at the foothills of the desert mountains, this large secluded bay is home to a stunning house reef as well as some other fantastic dive sites reachable by daily dive boat.
The white sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see incorporating dozens of deserted mini fishing harbors that consist of breakwaters with tiny day sleeper huts for relaxing and soaking up the tropical views of the northern mountains, the island of Nusa Lembongan and the grand towering volcanic backdrop.
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