This episode starts in the southern part of Morocco and recalls the journey via soldier-escorted convoy through the minefields of Western Sahara and into Mauritania. I recount my ride on a black horse along a beach, sandmatting through the Sahara, my next attempt at killing or maiming myself again on a sand dune, swimming with dolphins, watching the local Arab populations fighting for existence on the brink of the desert, trying to dodge a locust plague and being accosted by officials in Nouakchott.  These eye-opening life experiences led me to reflecting on how lucky we are with our freedom to travel and not be burdened by internal conflict in our country. We also take for granted the variety of food we eat, yet there are many countries with limited food resources that are hit hard by natural disasters or western greed. We need to consider others, how they can cope with current situations, and how we can limit their burden without just providing charity.   On a personal note, I noticed the effect the weather can have on a personality. I had to learn to be more considerate and compassionate with people as everyone has different abilities and may or may not be good at everything or their body limits them. I also realised I need to make smart choices when seeking to be different and stand out from the crowd. Was this another way to prove I was good enough - Something I have been trying to prove all my life?    Lastly, as a travel tip, don't take photos of bridges and major buildings in countries which can be slightly unstable and paranoid an enemy will get hold of these strategic points in conflict. If you see a lot of soldiers or police that is a general give-away that within-country tension is high. Photo: the overland truck in convoy in the Western Sahara  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justine-murray0/message