We have spent the whole day here. Barely moving. And shall spend the night too, rather than travel on.
The Captain has seen to the comfort and rest of our young friend Tomas. His condition and the weakening constitution of Elijah will keep us here overnight and possibly a few days more.
It is now clear why the discipline of fasting was denied me. My strength was necessary to tend to the needs of others in our group.
One item of curiosity has surfaced from among the many things Tomas related to us about his recent trip. Tanker trucks, traveling with the army are draining every body of water they pass by.
They take seriously the drought proclaimed by Elijah.
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