Taghaza, 1324, Dusk
So far, the journey to go on the hajj has been going pretty well. Right now, I am in Taghaza, and I am stupefied that the city is literally made of salt! That amazement just gave me an idea for another book that I could write. It is interesting to observe that all the currencies and trade are salt as well. In my opinion, this town shouldn't exist; salt is a necessity of life, so it shouldn't be wasted on other superfluous things. Mansa Musa is giving away some gold here and there, but clearly it seems to have much less value to the Taghazans than salt. Even the water has turned into a horrible salty liquid. As much wonder as it might cause, I am looking forward to the time when we leave this town behind.
Recently, I have heard people arguing about this route that we have chosen to go on the hajj. People mostly think that the path that we are taking is too dangerous and shouldn't be used. As anxious as I am to get to my final destination in one piece, this route will give me tons of information to put in my books. When I get back home, these books shall probably be added to one of the libraries here in Timbuktu, where scholars from all over the world come to look at the vast collection of various works. Already, in my free time, I have started writing the first chapter of one of these books. Anyway, I should get going; I do not want to be in the back of the caravan.
Recently, I have heard people arguing about this route that we have chosen to go on the hajj. People mostly think that the path that we are taking is too dangerous and shouldn't be used. As anxious as I am to get to my final destination in one piece, this route will give me tons of information to put in my books. When I get back home, these books shall probably be added to one of the libraries here in Timbuktu, where scholars from all over the world come to look at the vast collection of various works. Already, in my free time, I have started writing the first chapter of one of these books. Anyway, I should get going; I do not want to be in the back of the caravan.