Reason was that where we were going is one of the few places where fires are allowed and wood is plentiful.
Never heard before of "Indian" fire so because we had the time and really dry wood and kindling in abundance (we have eucalyptus trees everywhere, the leaves burn better than paper) I thought of trying that out.
To my amazement it worked right the first time. One stroke on the Mini Bic ant that was it.
VERY little smoke right from the start.
THANK YOU OttoStover.
(BTW, I avoid using fire starters but I have them just in case.Alcohol and olive oil, part of my kit anyway)