40As they finally reached the road, the day light was fading. Her Land Rover was up just ahead, patiently waiting.
"Oh, I never asked your name - I'm Joe."
"Doreen. Glad to meet you." Her laughter was like a warbling songbird, matching the rest of the forest sounds from the various birds, insects, and animals. "Where's your transport - you didn't just magically appear here, did you?"
"No, I drove in as far as I could - it's over there somewhere, but I couldn't tell you exactly where. I'll have to backtrack to get to it from the main roads. Got kinda lost between here and there. Long story."
She got in on the driver's side, while I squeezed into the passenger seat. Photo cases filled the back seat, strapped in place against the bumpy ride. "Want some jerky?" She had pulled up a contain
