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though the area, all run by Bedouins, service. We found a perfect match at Bait we have visited -- and usually the pesti-
and all reflecting their history and cul- Ali, which had accommodations ranging cide smell dissipates in an hour or so. But
ture to some degree. A few are the real from elaborate tents with beds and shared when we returned after dinner, the smell
deal, offering the “Bedouin” lifestyle to showers and toilets to adobe looking cot- was still strong even though I turned the
hardy tourists who don’t mind cold wa- tages with king sized beds, modern baths air conditioning fan to high when we left.
ter, no-flush toilets and a mattress on and flat screen TVs. We chose the latter.
the ground with a blanket and no sheets. After a fitful night highlighted by burning
Still there was one glitch that made for sinuses and eyes, I went to the front desk
After our experience at a similar camp in an uncomfortable first night. We noticed and requested a move. Without any dra-
India, we look for creature comforts like a what smelled like pesticide when we first ma our luggage was moved into another
good bed, private bath with a flush toilet, entered the room. This was not unusual in cabin with the same amenities.
heating and air conditioning and maid many of the countries infested with bugs

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