The route toward the tombs veered slightly away from the rapidly flowing stream they had been following.
The river had gradually split into smaller branches, but they had kept to the main one, which had provided a reliable source of drinking water and a convenient place to wash in order to keep clean.
Elion suspected that it had been part of Maya's reasoning when she suggested following the river, and he couldn't blame her.
The ladies looked just as fresh as the day they had arrived, putting considerable effort into keeping themselves clean despite the lack of proper sanitary facilities.
Living in the wilderness for so long was never a pleasant experience for anyone, especially women.
As for the matter of relieving themselves, well, it was clear enough how they had been going about that.
