From the Introduction: Amidst the endless dunes of the desert lies this small oasis, promising relief to weary travelers. The waterhole of the oasis is in constant danger of being buried under the desert's wandering dunes. Still some palm trees have sprung up around it. Scattered rocks polished smooth by flying sand hint at man made structures that once might have surrounded the waterhole. These days though there are only a few tents erected between rocks and palm trees.