I slipped and tumbled down the dune. When I reached the
base, I leapt up and danced, trying to shake out the hot sand that had found
its way through the gaps in my clothing. That night, when I bedded down, my
skin was itchy and irritated. I woke up repeatedly. It ultimately saved my
life.
While tossing and turning, I heard a strange noise
outside the tent. The guide I consulted before setting out had briefed me on the
dangers I was likely to encounter, but I couldn’t remember him describing a
sound like the one I was hearing.
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