Ep 22. Caillou's Camel Ride

Caillou's Camel Ride

Caillou's Camel Ride is the twenty-second episode of the fifth season of the beloved children's show, Caillou. In this episode, Caillou and his family are on vacation in Morocco. Caillou is excited to go on a camel ride with his dad. Despite his initial reluctance, Caillou is convinced by his dad that this will be an adventure of a lifetime.

When they arrive at the camel station, Caillou is amazed by the size of the camels and their humps. He can't wait to ride one! However, when it's time to climb up and sit on the camel, Caillou becomes nervous. He is afraid of falling off the camel.

His dad helps him overcome his fears and reassures him that he will be safe, with the camel's nice fluffy fur preventing him from falling off. Caillou climbs up and sits on the camel, feeling a little apprehensive at first. But as soon as the camel starts moving, Caillou feels comfortable and starts to enjoy the ride.

As they go along the desert path, Caillou notices the beautiful colors of the sand and the rocks. He also sees some cacti and different kinds of desert plants. Caillou learns that the animals and plants found in deserts are perfectly adapted to survive in such harsh conditions.

Caillou's dad explains to him that camels are called 'ships of the desert' because they can travel for days without water or food. They have huge humps on their backs where they store fat, which they can use when there is no other food available.

As they ride along, the camel keeper tells them more about the desert and the camels they are riding. He explains to them the different kinds of camels, and the different roles they play in the lives of the Berber people, who are the original inhabitants of North Africa. Caillou learns that camels are very important animals in this part of the world and that they are treated with great respect.

The camel keeper also teaches Caillou a few words of Arabic and tells him about the local customs. Caillou is fascinated by this new culture and wants to learn more.

Eventually, they reach a small oasis where they stop to rest. Caillou is thrilled to see the palm trees and the small pool of water. He gets off his camel and decides to explore the oasis. His dad reminds him to be careful and not wander too far.

Caillou walks around, with his eyes wide open, taking in the sights and the smells of the oasis. He sees some little animals, like lizards and geckos, and notices birds flying overhead. He also sees some beautiful flowers, which he picks up and shows his dad.

After resting for a while, they climb back on the camels and continue the ride back to the station. Caillou is a little sad that the ride is over, as he had so much fun and learned so much!

When they get back to their hotel, Caillou can't stop talking about his camel ride. He tells his mom and Rosie about the beautiful desert and the amazing camels. He shows them the flowers he picked and draws some pictures of the desert and the oasis.

In the end, Caillou realizes that although he was initially scared to go on the camel ride, it was an incredible adventure that he will never forget. He learns to conquer his fears and to embrace new experiences. He also learns about a new culture and gains a new appreciation for the desert and its inhabitants.