This travel writing piece participated in the 2018 Travel Writing Competition which was done in collaboration with Travel Garage, Egypt‘s must-go to online store for purchasing adventure and travel goodies. An endless backdrop of scorched sand shimmered under the intense white rays of the sun. I watch as a dwindling pool of sun-light melts across the landscape, casting a dusk haze as we trek through the protected area of Wadi Rum. Commonly called ‘The Valley of the Moon’, The Wadi Rum consists of 278 square miles of desert wilderness. Valleys, gorges and sandstone towers form the dramatic landscape of the ecosystem, set on the western edge of the Arabian Desert. Our pace quickens as we catch sight of our Bedouin Campsite. We’re greeted immediately by a tall Bedouin man wearing white, flowing robes and a distinctive red and white chequered head scarf. He leads us straight to a large tent furnished with straw mats, nut brown tables and large cushions surrounding a gently flickering fire. A blackened, iron kettle sits on the flames emitting a light trail of grey steam. Our Bedouin host, Hami, brings over a silver tray of fingersized glasses….
