Cattle and camels are the equivalent to gold for the nomad. The onset of environmental and wildlife protection territories was accompanied by the beginning of death of pastoral nomadic life.
He had left the town and entered the enclave. All the others had
already arrived.
At dusk they would play visionary games. They believed
this was the time when all magic occurred. They would gather and
recall colors of light, contrast of shapes, textures of land and
the thickness of air.They would tell stories from the reflections
and shadows of the day as the sun set at the height blinding their
eyes from what stood in front of them.
Eyes closed, each would take
turns at describing what would cross through their minds. Some would
describe their visions in words others in sounds.
One Guide stood up and picked up his axe and began to chop down a
tree. He would vary his strokes. His breadth adding to the music he
made. When the last of the tree had fallen, the group cheered his
performance. ...>
