Trekking around the desert (Jaisalmer)

When my friend and I were in Jaisalmer, we trekked around the desert by camel. It was the most evocative and fun way to sample desert life.

Before went on camel safari, it was hard to find safari organisers. None of the hotels have their own camels. So the hotliers and the travel agencies are just go-between. We were afraid, because we may cheated again. However we decided to trust them again.

The desert was good. I had never seen desert before. It was great experience. Although we couldn't see dune seas, we saw Great Thar Desert, sprinkled with villages and ruins. We often saw tiny fields of millet, and children herding flocks of cheep or goats, whose neckbells tinkle in the desert silence.

Camping out at night, huddling around a tiny fire beneath the stars and listening to the camel drivers' songs, is magically romantic. There were numerous stars in the sky. I could see many constellations like Orion, the Great Bear.

After the safari, the camel drivers expected a tip or gift. We satisfied the safari, so give them much money. I will never forget the camel safari.