The Empty Quarter crossing
became more grueling as the team progressed deep within
the sands.
Jamie describes the challenges that the Canadians and Bedu
faced, as their water stores drained to dangerously low
levels. The day ends with dried meat and a little of our
Bedu companion bin Ashara's coffee, a brew more to be chewed
than sipped. Ali, our other Bedu teammate, wants to use
some flour to make khobz or flatbread. Bin Ashara says no
in the interest of conserving water...