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one after noon on our journey the moderate breeze beganto increase speed. in a matter of moments, wind was whipping by us and begining to swir

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the desert was stripped of vegetation. if we saw any vegetables we would be sure to remember them and observe them very closely.

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the primary necessity before the journey was getting camels. it took not to long but we got 8 camels for the caravan and it cost more than i had alone. but we made it work out in the end.

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in addition to my normal clothing clothing it was necessary for me to purchase thick linen veils so sand couldn't blow in our eyes. i gathered all my personal supplies i needed such as some letters extra food clothes and water.

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we found enormous trees all along the desert way. It was relaxing to sit in the shade of the trees. some had no leaves or branches but for the most part it was still shady. we didn't get much done that day but it was nice to just relax.

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it was necessary to wrap ourselves in many layers of clothing during the hot day to protect us from the sun and for late at night for the cold night. the wind blew sand into our eyes, it affected our journey quit a bit but we mad it thru.

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late in the day we approached a oases in the middle of the desert. the grove is surrounded by fruit trees, a pond, and grass. we stop to eat and rest their before continuing our journey.

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when we arrived at the niger river trading begins shortly after. the process of witch we begin is silent barter. we do not speak each others tongue but we still trade each others goods. when we are done i get the portion of the gol, but it does not satisfy my needs i go to confront ali at the other end of the river.

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suddenly s group of men were spotted along the horizon,warriors. even famed in the north. they put up no resistance. we were mor furios and awed than mad h=when they approached us and took our coins.

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it really is beautiful. i've never been in such a wonderful place full of smells, sights and marvelous buildings. it's very massive but i feel empty. we hear rumors about a war between morocco and songhai and i feel the need to join the army. but witch one. i will take my earnings of the caravan and go back to see witch path i will take.

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at a distance the dunes had beautiful patterns, close they had the beauty of texture. the edges were so clean and sharp. each dune had a hard side, packed tightly together with sand. even a camels footprint could not be seen or it would just disappear moments after.

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we became used to let the caravan wonder very were while the camels discovered grazing lands. we no longer did this when one of our travelers became lost in the desert. after this point in time i decided to no longer wander in fear myself might get lost.

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we pack up the next morning while the christian boy is spreading a rumor that the ones that left have all perished. we continue on our journey and await what lies ahead.

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we found wells in the desert along our journey the wells were big gaping holes in the ground that held dead bodies or other materials inside . we discovered a deads camel with a long journey but to little to eat.

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after the encounters with the bandits, in the distance we see a sandstorm approaching and it looks like we will have time to set up the camp. after hours of traveling we get in our tents and call it a night. when we awake the next morning we discover that several of our men have left! ali comes over and asks me if i will stay or leave. but i leave my life in his hands.

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we leave that day for the beginning of our journey. we get are provisions and load up the camils. its not more than an hour before we encounter with other travelers that worn of bandits on the road ahead. we decide to take their warning seriously and an hour or so later we set up camp for the night. we didn't encounter any bandits, Yet. its morning time and we pack up are camp after eating a decent meal. alhi decides for us to go and fight the bandits. half the camp agrees the other half keeps their distance from hoim for a while longer. kand finally we encounter the bandits they tell us to give them money but we refuse they are armed with knives and look decently strong. we fight for what seems like 10 minutes and finally they fall back and run but the young christian  boy we brought along has been stabbed in the leg and is bleeding bad.

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i arrive back at are cabin and take a seat near the fire. we eat a delicious meal and sit by the fire afterwords and talk about the journey that lies ahead for us. one of our traders insults me with great offense. i wait patiently to see if the actions will get the best of me. but they dint and i do nothing and move on. i'm just waiting for a better moment in time.

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buying clothing wasn't the easiest that day but i managed. we needed enough to last us the entire trip but i was running out of trading supplies. i managed to bargain with the traders to a reasonable amount of cloth,food,and water so we would still have enough.

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we stride into town and im left to buy the provisions. the aroma of food in the air made this shopping trip a little easier to do. the sight of all the shops and unique buildings makes me feel small and amazed. the first item on the list is bread. it takes me a while to find this item for a low price. the next item is water, witch i trade some cloth for almost enough to last us the trip there and back. a third item needed is blankets witch is al the way on the other side of the trading posts so it takes me a while to get them and get over there but it was worth not being freezing during the night. i hear the loud bangs of bells as a store opens next to me with the next item inside but at an expensive price, meat but leaves a good cost on my tab. i feel like it's taken hours to get thee items but its only just past noon. i almost forget the most important item, fire wood for cold nights. when we get to the next town on our journey i will bring some cloth on our journey to trade for more food and water supplies. i will trade all of my extra materials for camels food. the last item on my list are ponchos for the caravan during the day or night. i smell delightfulness as i stray back to are meeting point and easily get distracted. after a nice meal im feeling anxious to get a move on the next day, i want today to be over so we can await the journey tomorrow.

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I am Basil, a strong fighter but sometimes my actions get the best of me.personally i fell like i should be in charge but no one always gets their way.we are traveling across the saharan dessert to trade salt fro gold, but the journey is long, dangerous, and paralus. we carry salt on camels across the sahara dessert. there are scorpions, little rain and food sources, wide temperature changes, and sandstorms but we still will attempt to make the journey.