Survived overnight in the desert. Didn’t get that much sleep – it was quite hot but then got really nice and cool (but too soon to dawn!), the giant beetles continued to be attracted to us but finally went to sleep, two dogs (one of them from earlier) wanted to sleep by us (made me feel guilty every time I had a drink as they looked on longingly) but they didn’t like each other so kept fighting.
A cool, white sun rose behind a haze. The camels were still there which was all good. Our guide made us boiled eggs, toast and chai over the fire. Met another dog who I was happy to see drinking the boiled egg water before the guide saw her.
Set off on a two hour ride to meet the jeep. Saw some deer (gazelles?) and a strange looking grey fox thing and some eagles.
Had lunch on the rooftop and stared at the life happening all around – the wild boar piglets are so cute! The sparrows are busy bobbing around collecting material for their nests – I love the chirp noise they make. Life (and it’s by-products) in India seems to seep into every nook and cranny no matter how inhospitable the environment may first appear to be.
Had a quick wander in the fort. Had dinner on the roof as usual – had 4 beers which quadrupled our usual bill.
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