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UK Explorer Walks Length of Saudi Arabia in World First
Alice Morrison, 62, completed a 2,195 km solo walk across six Saudi provinces in 112 days to explore the country and document her journey.
- On Monday December 15, Alice Morrison completed a world‑first walk across Saudi Arabia, finishing in Najran after covering 2,195km over 112 days.
- To avoid extreme heat, Morrison split the route over two winter seasons because temperatures reaching 39°C+ and Ramadan made the full journey too long in one season.
- A typical day saw Morrison walk a half-marathon across six provinces, while both she and Lulu suffered severe blisters, prompting a protective shoe for the camel.
- Morrison plans to write a book and make a film about the expedition, crediting locals' hospitality and women `instigating a quiet cultural revolution` that shattered her preconceptions.
- Beyond the record, Morrison said the expedition `has exceeded her expectations in every way` as she described it as an exploration and meditation, supported by her multinational team from Saudi, Scotland, Sudan, Yemen and Ireland.
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Explorer becomes first person to walk the length of Saudi Arabia
The 62-year-old from Edinburgh completed her expedition on Monday.
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