The Sun had just set like a great red ball of fire shinning through the haze of desert dust.
"look there is your destination. You are only reincarnated in this form to carry out this propose after which you will return to your original." The cortage said and left me alone.
He had just disappeared when i witnessed a large flock of Camels carrying traders across the desert...
"Helloo", I cried out and with my hands I beckon to gain their attention. Which was successful. They came closer.
"What year is this?.And which direction is this you follow."
"You my friend must be crazy. Did you fall from the sky? You ask me of the year?. We are in 2020 of course, can't you see flying chickens? Hahahaha." He answered mockingly.
"1765," Said another man.
A white beard covered his chest, a turban covered his head, and the rest of his costume indicated that he was a Mohammedan.
(1765: it's been 54 years since my death).
He cast his eyes around; then advancing a few steps he halted. "Arkad, be nice to strangers when you see one". He rebuked my first companion.
"My sincere apologies my Lord". Arkad responsed and made way for his Lord.
"What are you doing out here without a company young man". He said giving me an affectionate grip of the hand.
I remained speechless.
"It's like your silence seems to be your favorite form of expression, very well then I see your a man of few words and I am but a benevolent man. Trail me till we get to somewhere safe, only then you may go your way." He said.
"Where is this safe place you speak about?".
"He meant to Egypt my friend." Said another trader who is partly Mexican.
"Wadi festival is in 4 days time and you'll be safe there."
"Wadi festival?...."
"That is correct, Wadi festival the day of the dead: the feast to honor the souls of the deceased and allowed for the living and the dead to celebrate together while at the same time honoring Amun."
"Honoring Amun.. who is he?." I asked.
"Who is he?, surely you must be very dumb and you ask a lot tiring questions. Come, I'll tell you on our way but on on account."
"Tell me"...
"You must call me papa, because you know nothing!." After pronouncing those words he let out a loud laugh.
"You must always be nice to strangers whenever you see one because you never know what tomorrow going to be like. That's what our Lord alway say when we despite strangers. The man who took you in custody that's our Lord. His name is Said (sigh-eed) a word meaning 'happy' in Arabic. It is rare, but he likes you." He paused looking at me expecting to get charmed also.
"Nah, it's not working".
The journey lasted a little more than an hour, we came to a halt and were allow to rest till the night come.
"The cooler night air will enable us to travel farther and faster with minimum danger of heat exhaustion." Said introduce. "Deliver your self to rest and gain your energy." He went a little further.
We are 23 in number.