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“Well it is an insect that rolls his dung around and makes a home of it – really nothing to look at.”
“I think that is very interesting and I would like to ask him some questions,” said San and started to walk
in the beetle’s direction.
“San, I know everything seems interesting to you right now, but we do not have the time to stop every few
minutes,” said Cham panicked.
“What happened to exploring?” asked San.
“Let just say there are certain things that do not need to be explored,” said Cham.
“What do you mean?” asked San.
“There are certain things better left in the past, just trust me, okay?” said Cham. He walked in the other
direction before San could question him any further.

Sometime later they reached a cross road. To the left the road looked the same as the current path they
were on. However, to the right the road turned into a very dry piece of land.
San stood looking at both sides.
“I say let’s go left,” he said looking at Cham, smiling.
“Unfortunately not my friend, our destiny lies to the right,” he answered.
“I don’t think we will be able to,” said San at closer inspection, “it seems that the road is broken.”
“It is not broken, only cracked. Be careful it goes all the way down,” Cham warned.
“Yes I see and it’s quite deep,” said San.
“A fall I would rather not experience,” said Cham.
“What causes it?” asked San.
“At times it can get so dry in the Karoo that the ground literally cracks,” answered Cham.
“We have to find a way to cross it,” said San. He looked around.

“What are you looking for?” asked Cham.
“A rock,” said San.
“There are plenty of rocks around us, but why would you be looking for a rock?” asked Cham confused.
“It’s a specific one, never mind,” said San as he remembered the dung beetle.
“I know what you are thinking, but he won’t help us,” said Cham.
“How do you know?” asked San.
“Just trust me okay, we must find another way,” pleaded Cham.
“I am sorry Cham, but he is the only way across. Come on,” he said as he started to run back.