Describes the pandemonium of camel cries and noises while getting camels prepared for loading and packing up camp. Introduces Evelyn the camel; the author took her bell (borrowed from another Afghan camel) when he came south. Refutes perceptions of how long camels can go without food and water.

1. Photograph: Four men (Allan [Brumby] left; Tinny [NB Tindale] wearing a beret, packing up in front of main building.

2. Photograph: Loading camels.

Places mentioned: Oodnadatta (SA)

People mentioned: Tinny [NB Tindale] (See AA 338); Allan [Brumby] (See AA42)

Fauna mentioned: Evelyn [camel]