Day 10 - Somewhere amongst the dunes

Awoke to a sandstorm this morning, which added a hint of drama to the surroundings.  Also made the fresh bread at breakfast a bit crunchy.

Luckily the worst of it had cleared when it came time to take the camels.  The sky was still cloudy, however rather than grayness it was filled with low white clouds that became streaked with pink as the sun set.

Camel rides seem an amusing novelty until you have been riding one for about five minutes.  At about this time you want to get off and walk lest you lose the ability to father children.

Still, it was good to get deep into the dunes   We ate with two others that night from a communal tangine.  And finally we get to eat with ours hands, the way eating should be done.  Tim F even managed to keep his left hand out of the bowl for the most part, which was good of him.

The clouds had cleared somewhat when it came time for bed so we got a good look at the stars before turning in - interrupted briefly by the guide's attempt to sell us fossils.  The night was spent in a Berber tent and at some point the cloud cover closed back in.  I have never known such darkness.