After resting at Suriname Oasis, Professor Cadwell and his team set out once more, heading for their next destination—Matisse Oasis.
The midday sun hung like a blazing fireball, scorching hot. Fortunately, Suriname Oasis had provided them with ample water and a touch of coolness, giving them enough strength for the journey ahead.
To avoid sunburn, everyone on the expedition team wrapped themselves in thick sun blankets.
Of course, the desert scenery was not entirely unchanging. As they traveled, the team occasionally encountered small yet beautiful desert sights, such as gypsum crystals formed by weathering or unique cacti.
As time passed, the sun began to sink westward, and guided by the map and GPS, the expedition team gradually approached Matisse Oasis.
This was already the third day since they had set out. The team members were no longer as excited as they had been during the first two days, and the frequency of their conversations had dropped sharply.
As the afterglow of sunset spilled over the edge of the desert, a swath of emerald green gradually came into view. Matisse Oasis had appeared.
Compared with Suriname Oasis, Matisse Oasis was larger and had even more abundant water sources. A small natural lake lay at the center of the oasis, its water crystal clear, while the lush vegetation around it brought immense comfort to the exhausted team members.
After confirming that the surroundings of the oasis were safe, the team members immediately began setting up tents and preparing dinner.
As night fell and the stars glittered overhead, the team sat around the campfire, enjoying the cool breeze from afar.
The night passed without incident.
Early the next morning, the expedition team conducted a simple survey and study within Matisse Oasis, then immediately set off for their final destination—
the Central Grand Oasis