In the isolation of the desert, there are times that we are the only vehicle on the road. That can be welcoming as a passing truck can leave clouds of dust in its wake. The vehicle is equipped with plenty of food and water, along with spare parts in case of need.
We drove through a dry river bed with a sign post marked Löwen. The name came with an umlaut and underlined with a pair of waves, indicating a river. Löwen means “Lions” in German and it seems that the water along with the Lions left some time ago.
The truck came to an abrupt halt and there was an indication that we might have some mechanical difficulties.
A closer inspection revealed that it was the shock absorbers and needed to be repaired or replaced.
While waiting for the mechanics to unpack the tool box, we took the opportunity looking for a washroom.
We were in luck and did not have far to go. As usual, ladies to the left gentlemen to the right and with the hope that there were no stray Löwens around.
Despite the desert heat, the repairs were done quite quickly and it seems like a good sign when the tools returned to the toolbox and ready to be stowed.
With a little bit of help and plenty of advice, the truck was pushed to motion, out of the loose sand and back on solid ground.
Once cleared it waited for us to board again.
Even in the driest of deserts there is a flower that blooms.
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