Well, what can I say? The sentiment expressed by many on the trip, lost for words. I still can hardly believe that it happened, that we fitted so much into that short time. I felt like I was away for a month! There was a crazy pace of journeying, a sense of moving forward and  diving into ancient secrets with our small but powerful troop, headed by the feathered trilby atop Open's head ( with said leader underneath of course). He deftly swept aside any resistance as we at times seemed to be battling through zombie hordes of street traders, vocal taxi drivers and officials of various sorts. A firm statement of intent here, a glare there and a laser-like explosion of energy which nearly had our intimidators performing a backward roll where necessary. The various guards in their souffle-like berets could only look on powerlessly, their rusting carbines looped over their shoulders as we moved on. Tilly held up the rear, greasing the proceedings with diplomacy and a gentle persuasiveness ( and probably the odd note of currency). Transitions between endless minivans, trains and boats progressed seamlessly. The first retreat with an open plan roof, decorous, breezy and comfortable with a view of the 3 pyramids on one side had me declare, 'is this the best you could do?' I certainly didn't know what to expect and was quite amazed by my experiences. History aside and the amazing artefacts, hieroglyphs, temples, the Nile and its glory, the charm and warmth of the locals, there was the energy work. Oh, I almost forgot about that. I will never forget the sense of a toroidal field opening outside the Seti tomb in the valley of Kings. The group chanted to the backdrop of a warden in a galabeya leaping up and down yelling for us to stop. Time and again, the established authority seem to crumble in the face of determination and quiet intent. The food, as ever, was amazing. And we rounded off by quieting drifting across the Nile on a comfortable sail boat with lunch included. Some of the company didn't resonate with my flinging seaweed at them during our river dip, but you can't have it all! I have been privileged to be a part of this wonderful adventure and to humbly be of service with the team. Thank you Openhand for your hard work and beautiful teachings.