Protected of Dragon Blood Tree
By: Muneer Binwaber 
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In
 the middle of the ocean, off the coast of the Arabian Sea in Yemen, a 
natural ship docked millions of years ago! Carrying treasures of rare 
trees and plants! It is the  idyllic island of Socotra \ Yemen.
We 
do not know how it got Cain and Abel to the island! However, Abel and 
Cain killed each other there, their blood melt down and created the 
dragon blood tree.  Red substance extracted from this tree, called 
resin, the color red because of the blood as the legend says!
Socotra
 Island is unique, museum of rare natural and a chance for those who 
love plants and adventure.  In 2013, the island got the name of Most Unusual Island in The World!
Dragon
 Tree is the most popular tree in the island; this tree spread across 
the island particularly in the highlands of protected "Dquism" Where you
 will live a unique experience! There, you will note trees of Dragon 
Blood in front of you look like umbrellas, Scatter here and there, no 
one seed it! Only wind whom transporting seeds and scatter them to tell 
us the legend of wonderful legends time! Moreover, among these plants, 
sheep and a few camels graze.
The tree goes up to about 6-7 
meters; it is a big tree branches.  Those branches made it home to 
several rare birds as well. The resin extracted from the dragon tree, 
resin used as a treatment and paint at the same time.
We got to 
the island through its international airport, after we set off from 
Rayan airport in Hadramout province\ Yemen mainland. The carrier was 
Felix Airways.
Once we arrive the airport - about an hour after 
takeoff - we met the guide who previously we have coordinated with him, 
our journey began from that moment! We sat in hotel - one of four hotels
 on the island - and then we went for camping for two days at the 
Heights protected "Dquism". During camping at the top of the mountains, 
we Slaughtered and cook a goat in the Socotri way! That was amazing! The
 landscape of valleys, mountain cracks and dragon blood trees was 
magical!
To know more about Socotra Island, please have a look at my book :
Socotra, The Island Of Dragon's Blood Tree - Trailer from muneer binwaber on Vimeo.
Socotra, The Island Of Dragon's Blood Tree from muneer binwaber on Vimeo.

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