'Anabta, Tue 19.8.08, Afternoon

17:00  Anabta

At the exit from the town, some 10 vehicles are waiting.

At the entrance to the town, a fairly long queue, and contrary to previous occasions, all the vehicles are being inspected.

A passenger in one of the cars turns to us and says, “If they tell you that there’s an ease-up [in the inspection process], don’t believe them; there’s no ease-up.”