Dual survival; David and Saul in the Muslim world
fiction
edward w pritchard
a work of parody
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Two middle aged eccentric Americans are dropped in a different Muslim Country each week and must use their wits and a few props left in a back pack to get back home. One is a barefoot Christian and the other is an Hasidic Jew, but sometimes he is just an observant Jew. David is the barefoot
Christian and Saul is the strict orthodox Jew. David has been trained by the US military, and Saul uses technology and science to skillfully control his small portion of the world. Saul usually lives in the desert, David prefers grand vistas and woodlands.
Tension exists between the two wandering partners as they descend Mountains or traverse deserts to return to home and safety. Both are extremely capable and adaptable, but sometimes they work at counter purposes. Flash floods, earthquakes and famines are endured with a running commentary of jests and deep philosophical jabs at the human condition.
The barefoot issue is a running joke. Saul the Hasedic Jew is a minimalist; trying joyfully to follow God's dictates, but sometimes he gets a little negative if things go wrong or if David's not wearing shoes causes complications in his survival philosophies. Food and what to eat and drink is a challenge each week.
Still in the end David and Saul are homeys who work together to return safely to America over and over again by the end of the show. Despite over whelming odds and the indifference of nature the two hulking friends often guy hug or high five weekly after an opportune triumph over their hostile world.
end part 1
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