Spiders, Wind, Chilling Temps, Glorious Views

Gatab Accomodations - On Top of Mt. Korr

As you can see, we stayed at what is termed a Chameleon Paradise.  In fact, I would conclude after our stay that it is a chameleon paradise, but definintely not a human paradise.  Okay--yes we did have a bed upon which to sleep and it wasn't rock hard as the desert floor.  But, mmmm mmmmm good.  Take a look at our decor. 

Our manyattas -- they were cold -- but had a great view!

My nighttime and daytime companion!

A mattress on tightly tied sticks.

I could learn about men dying from Rabies.

And I could wonder about the poor animal whose jaw was next to my head.

We didn't have water for bathing here - we washed our face with alcohol based wet wipes.  We had carried water with us from Ngurunit for drinking.  I was so grateful to learn that Stephen had carried some crackers (they sort of tasted like animal crackers) with him, and we had those for lunch on our stay. 

It was cold here.  I parked my skirts and sandals and wore jeans and closed shoes with layers of jackets and socks!!!!  At night it got down to pretty near 42 is my guess--and we chilled like penguins.

A small tree growing beneath my bed.

Tom attempts to rest in the afternoon.  Thee was a spider the size of the palm of your hand above his head.

But this trip to Gatab wasn't about the acommodations.  Sherri said that when she lived here, she had a nice warm house, running water, and a cozy kitchen.  She recommended the razing of these manyattas and starting over!!!!  :)  This trip was about meeting old friends and relatives.  See what fun Josie and Sherri were having meeting everyone! 

Josie next to her brother and behind her sister.  Sherri in the embrace of their mother.

Click on the Gatab page for more of what we did and saw while there.  Gatab.  I'll never forget it.  And sometimes there are no more words than those.  I'll never forget it.