Disguise

In Chapter 4, the Persian Gulf: the straight of Hoummos, they are talking about the body of water which people travel from when leaving Dubai. It’s right off the coast of the United Arab Emirates where they’re many “tankers” and big fishing boats. The people describe it as beautiful clear water but they consider it to be one of the world’s most dangerous waterways. In this chapter Horwitz says, “If one goes into Arabia, he should carry his shroud under his arm.” When traveling into Arabia they recommend that they should come disguised because Horwitz went hoping to be able to explore the Persian Gulf but the only way he could get on a ship was if he was hidden because of his job as a reporter. He says, “You must let no current move you from the path you have chosen.” (66) I found it interesting how he had to be careful because of the mines in the water and the chance of a water war happening, and also how he got snuck onto a boat to hide his identity as a reporter where in the US reporters can basically travel anywhere because of their job. -rb