Day Two: Saudi Arabia
From: Dandelion Snailrider To: Mr. A-- Subject: Day Two: Lost in a Sandy Place Date: December 11, 2002 Dear Mr. A--,
--- Mr. A-- wrote: > Ooooookay then....
I am, of course, absolutely thrilled that you are feeling positive about my arrival! I am too, as I am sure you can understand. I hope that haggis is still there! Well, curse me and my silly snail. After a full day of traveling, with lots of stops for grass and flowers, my snail was only able to take me as far as Saudi Arabia. I suppose I must be forgiving. With all of the gear that I have with me (so much water! you wouldn't believe), he must be tired out. Do you know how hard it is to find an Internet cafe in Al Bohairat where I could write this missive to you? A kindly Bedouin in a Hummer gave me a ride from the outskirts of the town to the inskirts, where I found the shop of Mad Habib: Camel Veterinarian and Internet Service Provider, and at just a few dollars an hour I am able to log on and send out my communications while enjoying a fresh cup of tea. I've attached a picture of me next to a most amusing sign that I found while I was here. Well, I must be off. I hope that you and your family are doing well, and that your lawn is green and your haggis(!) is tasty! Very Sincerely Yours, Dandelion Snailrider