Camping Deluxe

Lawrence and staff at Aqaba

AQABA 1917: 

Despite some discomforts, Lawrence and his colleagues set up quite decent camping arrangements whenever possible. With a Persian carpet at its hearth entrance this tent was equipped with beds and rudimentary washing facilities. The guy-lines of the tent were secured with pegs with the additional weight of a sand bag at each corner, evidence that the weather in the desert could whip up quite a strong wind. 

Lawrence’s tent also possessed a gramophone player which was put outside on a tall table during the regular gatherings with fellow British officers. A box of records kept the men entertained and one or two pets were introduced for added distraction. Major Scott, base commander at Aqaba, holds a terrier named "Robert". Captain Goslett strokes a saluki named "Shorter".