It was a long drive from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, but on a good road with limited traffic. Most of the obstacles during the day were cattle, sheep and goats rather than wagons. We all had a bit of a drive as this would be the end of the Rickshaw Run. The desert is fairly green at the moment because of the exceptionally heavy monsoon they've had this year.
Passed a few other tuks on the journey so phoned ahead to prebook the hotel. Jaisalmer has a big fort sitting on top of the hill and when we arrived, some locals told us that our hotel is part of the fort. A steep drive uphill through narrow roads and we finally made it. I had to stall the tuk to turn off the engine, as the parcel people had bypassed the ignition to get it on the train (so a key is no longer required). Matt from The Adventurists was there to take our keys and that's the end of that!
We now have a few days in Jaisalmer to relax before the long haul home - first back to Jodhpur by train, then flight to Delhi, then flight home. Its been an amazing adventure, and surprisingly we are all still talking to each other. McGill and I will probably forgo the 'six pack' challenge cos I think we've all put weight on - not so much by the food, but by the inactivity - sitting in a bouncing tuk for 8 hours a day only gives you a sore backside but doesn't burn any calories (back to fat club on my return, I think!).
Today we are planning to hire some motorbikes and have a drive out into the desert, and who knows what tomorrow might bring (apart from bring us one day closer to the end of the trip!)
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