M4

I'm traveling with a very peevish caravan that seems to have lost many companions on the road.They're  animal traders and they've got a lot of herders with very sharp goads. As the sun loomed over the horizon our caravan was on the move again and would only stop to feed the animals once every two or three hours. The camels can move for a long time before they need water but only so far before they need food. Our caravan traveled back with a brood of animals but the all of a sudden a sand storm struck from the south. You know what the best part is, we got caught right in the middle of the whole thing.

I could hardly breath and it was amazing how the Arabians could set up some small tents for us to sleep in. When I finally got in a tent my eyes were full of sand and every time I tried to close them it felt like glass was being shoved into my  eyes. I fell asleep  and when I awoke I found myself staring at an upright lizard, then I realized I was still hallucinating. I went outside to see if the storm was over yet because my ears were still full of sand.

That was a mistake I will never forget because when I opened the tent flaps about 20 pounds of sand fell on me and of course I got knock out. I was surprised I didn't break my neck but I'm thankful I didn't because whatever's coming up next these people are going  to need my help. Whew I finally got most of the sand out of my ears and the storm's so loud sometime I wish I'd left the sand in my ears. Well now that I'm all better I have to help keep the herd from wandering off somewhere.

The wind outside is horrible and I wonder how those tents can stay up in this weather. They could be torn up from the sand or at least blown away from the wind. Earthier way I don't think any of us can out live this storm if we don't have these tents up. Or if any of us will make it out alive through this storm. At least I got some goggles to protect my eyes when I went out for watch duty but the scarf covering my face doesn't help very much and usually gets in my way.

Well the storm FINALLY!!! cleared up and the sun was as bright as ever, especially since we were trapped in that horrible storm. My eyes stung like someone was sticking needles into my eyes as they were adjusting to the brightness. We made it back to the village with only a few casualties and lost about 3-6  animals. The village had a great feast and as the moon loomed over the mountains I was able to sneak away without anyone noticing.