A moment's rest fuels the burning desire to explore. It is a feeling which is difficult to describe and even more so to extinguish but it can be put to good use. In this case, for science.
Mapping and documenting long-lost civilizations on foot in an arid and inhospitable environment takes commitment and ambition that can only be sustained if one has enough fuel to burn. This blaze of resolve was on full display during our arduous expedition. Without it, we would not have accomplished our lofty goals.