Archer sand dunes, Socotra

What makes these dunes so special is that they are trapped by sheer cliffs and rocks, and during sunrise or early morning the colors are just spectacular.

I visited during the calm period, but when the northern monsoon whips up, the wind is so strong that everything is sand blasted, and I would not have had such a pleasant experience. But I think this time would have many beautiful photo opportunities for those willing to endure! It is after all the polar opposite of a blizzard. I don’t like blizzards!

Last updated on 24 February 2022