July 8, 2008

Sahara Desert

Morocco

 July 8, 2008

It sounded like a good idea at the time.  I signed up for a three day trip from Marrakesh to the Sahara Desert. A long ride on camels was included.  We would sleep on a blanket, under the stars. When would I ever get that opportunity again.

We did all that and here is the truth:

•  The camel ride is so damn uncomfortable and they smell, shit and drool all day long.
• Camel dung was everywhere.
• My ass was sore by the end of the day.
• I didn't sleep well because I was afraid the camels would saddle up next to me in the middle of the night.
• There was nowhere to relieve myself with any sense of privacy.
• I was so happy to get off the damn camel and then I remembered that I had to get back on the smell thing the next day to get back home.