BBC - MYTHS AND HEROES: THE QUEEN OF SHEBA: Seyun, Wadi Hadramawt, Yemen

Our driver, Abdul Gawi ({quote}Abdul the Strong{quote}), inspects his daily qat rations. Qat is a mildly narcotic plant, the ritual chewing of which an institution in Yemen. I strongly recommend reading {quote}Eating The Flowers of Paradise{quote} by Kevin Rushby for  a real insight into this whole scene.Nikon F5, 17-35mm, Fuji Velvia 100
Seyun, Wadi Hadramawt, Yemen

Our driver, Abdul Gawi ("Abdul the Strong"), inspects his daily qat rations. Qat is a mildly narcotic plant, the ritual chewing of which an institution in Yemen. I strongly recommend reading "Eating The Flowers of Paradise" by Kevin Rushby for a real insight into this whole scene. 

Nikon F5, 17-35mm, Fuji Velvia 100