Shinglbana in Ruwandez

Although I had also been to Rowandez before, I hadn't even heard of Shinglbana. Up to this point, as the weather was quite bad, the highlight of the picnic was really mostly the opportunity for teachers and students (and students with students) to bond... and to be entertained by 'Bellydancer'. But Shinglbana was something else. There were these little cars that you get in and you are propelled along a treacherous little track, braking by yourself when necessary.

This is new teacher Tf getting into his car. He had the great misfortune to be sandwiched between me and Bellydancer... me braking continuously in front of him... and Bellydancer carrening into him from behind at full speed.

This picture taken on the way back up the track hopefully shows why I felt the need to brake all the way down... Too bad you can't see the signs that say "Brake" and "Ride at your own risk".

This is the Shinglbana dance club. While people like Tf decided to experience the 'rollercoaster' a few more times, some of us others danced to the Kurdish music blaring from the bus' distressed sound system.

And finally, we have a view of the bus entertainers in action: Bellydancer dancing... and Re playing the daf.