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call the Israeli embassy and inform them that you have my papers. Ask the staff to check the note that I left in the register.’

The next day all of us were very busy. We did some last-minute shopping, then Marcus and Kevin went to their embassies to leave word. They packed their belongings and stored them with a Canadian friend. I added my wristwatch to Kevin’s belongings. There was no need to keep track of schedules and dates in the jungle, Karl told us.

The French girls were leaving that day, and we hurried back to say goodbye to them. Dede asked that I write to her in France and tell her all about the trip. Annick’s eyes were red with tears. She hadn’t slept all night. She was very much in love with Marcus.

We went out for dinner but returned early. Karl came over with a large rubber sack.
‘This is my backpack,’ he said. ‘It’s better than yours because it is made out of rubber and is waterproof.’
‘That’s ridiculous,’ Kevin said. ‘How do you think you’re going to carry it?’
‘Don’t worry,’ Karl smiled. ‘I’ll attach straps to it, and it will make a great pack. You’ll see.’

He was as excited as the rest of us. Tomorrow was the big day.

We decided to leave the final packing for morning. Kevin went up to his room to sleep.