Ollie snoops around camp to see what plans the others have, most are waiting for car to arrive to pick up. very few actually get picked up. There are a lot of dodgy operators out there.
I follow a troupe of baboons who have settled in our camp. Video camera out. Tim on distant hill, stalking an Ibex. I then stalk Tim with the camera and we get a last look at the view before our car arrives.
The drive back is longer than I expected, about five hours. Along the way, Jimal, our guide, gets a little stressed at my video camera. Says there's rules about professional photography and he could go to jail - a little extreme maybe? Despite this and not realising the exact circumstances, hanging out the window, I get some great shots while driving through Debark. We stop at hotel to unload cook, scout and other guy and their gear, I wander over to market. Spices and simple foods - very poor. I return to hotel to no car. I get a little stressed as I left my camera on the front seat - not to mention ALL our stuff. I find Tim and Japi inside who have no idea where he has gone. After 20 minutes, I decide to call Jimal which involves first finding a phone. Eventually the car returns and there are words spoken by Ollie to Jimal. We continue the journey, a little tense now.
Get to Gonder, Lammergeyer hotel - kitsch touristy but hot water! First shower for a few days, then walk into town. Power goes off and there's an eerie stillness. I almost disappear down a hole in the footpath, of which there are many so decide to get back to hotel safety. Find Tim and Japi in the candle light then 'special burger' with chips - Bed at 10pm.
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