January 5

We dig our heels deep into the sand

Back to heavy breathing in this breathless land

After a late start we slip back on the road

All our dear belongings hazardously stowed 

The rickshaws cut a lazy path through man and dust

We pull in rather early, as was previously discussed

Map slammed on the table we point and laugh (and cry)

Only another 2000km, all the more time for chai!