It's dad. He's been trying to call me since last night," explained Luke.

He called dad. Ben and I sat silently, watching our older brother pacing around.

"Sure dad, see you later. And dad? Thanks," Luke said to our father.

"Great news. Dad said he had some spare time today and as the weather is so fantastic, he fancied a drive. So he suggested picking us up this afternoon from the main camp. Four o' clock. Save us that massive walk in this heat tomorrow."

We all agreed this was good, although maybe a bit sad we wouldn't get one more night together in the tent. But none of us...