Backpackers

The two guys were backpacking when it happened.

It was when they joined the guided tour, visiting the region’s magnificent, jewelled cave, that things took a turn. The group, consisting of a couple of dozen tourists, all stood looking around in wonder, as the guide explained how the ancient formations came about. Then, to add just a little extra excitement to their visit, he went on to say that it was thought by locals that the cave was haunted by a very old spirit that protected it. After this, the group moved on, making their way along the platformed walkways, further into the next section. Everybody except the backpackers. They had the idea that it would be good to leave their mark. One of them took a penknife from his pack.

It was a good forty minutes before the crowd returned and passed out through the entrance turnstile, while the guide did a body count as a regular safety check. Finding that he was two short, and after bidding his customers’ goodbye, he went back in.

At first, he could find no trace of anyone left behind. Then, on the third search of going back and forth, using his powerful torch, he came across the two backpacks sitting in shadow. He also discovered a couple of dung beetles, frantically scurrying around. He was surprised, it was fairly rare for these bugs to inhabit caves, although it does happen.

Picking up the bags, he figured that he had miscounted. He would take the bags back and stow then under the ticket counter. These two would be back for them as soon as they realise that they had left without them. As was often the case, they were probably mesmerised by the incredible surroundings in the cave, as customers often are.

As for the bugs, he was not happy about them. The boss would be annoyed. He would say it would be bad for business if it got out.

Looking around briefly, he brought his boot down hard, crushing them and kicking the carcases into the shadow, before leaving.

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