Expedition #3

After such a successful expedition the previous year, I decided to return for an even longer trip.  This one would span over 3 months of desert hunting. The first two trips taught me that meteorite hunting is about covering ground, so I acquired a small ATV to help the search. Unfortunately due to mechanical issues, I would inevitably endure this expedition on foot.  Much like the first two expeditions, this one would consist of hiking 15-20 Km per day.  The weather in the desert was like clockwork.  The early mornings were cool and calm, but the sun started to scorch around 9am. The wind would pick up around 11, and by mid afternoon, my tent would be blowing over.   

After a slow start in the beginning, and going over 2 weeks without finding anything, I recovered this beautiful 3.2 Kilo.  A small window would reveal an interior packed with tiny chondrules. 

A few days after finding the 3.2 kilo,  I had discovered a 133.2 gram, and then immediately followed by a large 3.7 kilo.  I was heading back to camp when I spotted the greyish stone sitting amongst the white landscape.

Upon closer inspection, it was evident this stone wasn’t paired to the small 133 gram.