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Arrival at the Al-Fayoum oasis from "The Alchemist". The caravan reaches the Al-Fayoum Oasis, a lush, neutral territory in the midst of the desert war. Santiago is awed by its beauty.

after crossing the desert

Arrival at the Al-Fayoum oasis

The caravan reaches the Al-Fayoum Oasis, a lush, neutral territory in the midst of the desert war. Santiago is awed by its beauty. The Englishman is eager to find the alchemist. The caravan leader announces they must wait at the oasis until the tribal wars end. Santiago feels he is getting closer to his destiny.