Yesterday, Sanako and I added another two miles to our total travel, but Lady Sara amazed us by adding seven miles total yesterday and the day before! We are now nine miles closer to Jericho. We have doubled our distance traveled in just two days.
I feel much encouraged, even though the Jigmap doesn't seem to match our landmarks at present. The Great Sandstorm has changed the surrounding countryside to an amazing extent. However, the Jigmap clearly shows the far mountains in front of us, and as long as we continue east, we will eventually find our bearings again.
Yesterday, we found a road of white stones that had been buried under the sands and is now clear. It leads east so we are making good time. The stones glow faintly at night. I suspect luminous paint; our bearers whisper of ancient magic. No matter what imparts this quality, the road makes our way easier, and I am grateful.
Now I must rest. More tomorrow.
Penguin and I have 3 miles to add, over the course of the last week. We hope to cover much more distance soon!
ReplyDeleteMy first camel got a job in a circus. The second one decided all this walking was for the dogs and got a job as a telemarketer. But then along came Maryam. We put in two miles over the weekend, and will have another 1.2 miles by the time we get home this evening.
ReplyDeleteGood job, Coral!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to find a good camel sometimes, Kirsten. I'm glad you did.