Egypt’s premier travel agency
- QU E S T TRA V E L
Proudly Presents, By Invitation Only:
B E S QUE S T l l :
“A M AG I C AL M YS T ERY T O UR O F
EG YPT ”
DISCOVER AND EXPERIENCE
THE MAGIC AND MYSTERY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
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The Art and Wisdom of the Ancients”
with Dawn Gaskill
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with Shelli Wright Johnson
Including: Cairo Museum / Giza Pyramids & Sphinx / Luxor / Karnak / Valley
of the Kings / Colossi of Memnon/ Edfu / Dendara / Aswan / Philae / Red Sea=s
Sharm el Shiekh / Bahariya Oasis / Valley of the Golden Mummies /
White Desert Safari /Seven (7) Day Nile Cruise/
Optional Abu Simbel day trip
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T
he oldest and most celebrated tourist destination in the world and home to
magnificent stone monuments built to last for eternity, Egypt begs to be explored!
Stand in the shadow of the Sphinx . . . Experience a mystical private
meditation deep inside the Great Pyramid (the last of the Seven World Wonders) . . .
Enjoy a luxurious seven day Nile River cruise on a state-of-the-art cruise ship . . . Sail
tranquil waters on a traditional Egyptian felucca . . . Float over ancient temples in a hot-air
balloon . . . Snorkel in the brightly colored coral reefs of the Red Sea . . . Star gaze in
the stark desert plains . . . Ride a camel to the Pyramids of Giza . . . Safari in the moonlike landscape of the White Desert . . . Discover the lush beauty of the Bahariya Oasis . .
. Sip Egyptian tea deep inside teeming bazaars . . . Journey through unforgettable
archeological sites and fascinating Nile-side towns that never fail to astound . . . .
AEvery time we leave home and go to another place, we open up the possibility of having
something wonderful happen to us. When we move out of the familiar here and now, we set in
motion a series of events that, taken together, bring about changes at the very root of our
being.@
Joseph Dispenza, The Way of the Traveler
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Your AMagical Mystery Tour@ begins when you leave home, en route to Cairo,
Egypt . . . Ancient Egyptian civilization is so vastly different from our own, modern minds
often have difficulty adjusting to it . . . .
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Consider its timeline: When Pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled Egypt, the pyramids of
Giza had already been standing for well over 1,000 years. When Cleopatra visited the
pyramids with Caesar, the boy-king had been dead for more than 1,000 years, and Jesus
had yet to be born.
Consider its magnitude: The Great Pyramid of Khufu originally stood 481 feet tall,
covered13.5 acres at its base, contained 2.3 million limestone blocks weighing an average
of 5,000 pounds (with some estimated to weigh as much as 80 tons) stacked 201
horizontal courses high. These massive stone blocks were then covered with polished
casing stones fitted with such precision that not even a knife blade could come between
them.
Consider its magic and mystery: Although more books have been written about
Ancient Egypt than any other civilization in history, it continues to be shrouded in magic
and mystery beyond our comprehension. Ask ten different people how the pyramids were
built and you will most likely receive ten different answers.
Use your travel time to clear your thoughts and open yourself to a completely
unique experience. To touch on the essential spirit of ancient Egypt, you first release our
twenty-first century concepts, as we cannot impose them upon the past. Prepare to meet
a civilization very different from our own. Envision a civilization built upon the model of
cosmic order, one which actively sought Wisdom and cherished Truth -- a civilization
where Beauty was created not by accident but by Intention and Design, where every line
and detail has meaning and significance. A culture in which the continuing life of the Spirit
was not a fading hope, it was an absolute certainty. Our lives are enriched by even a
momentary vision of the Wisdom of the ancients. The real journey is just beginning . . .
Day 2: When you arrive at Cairo
Airport, you will be greeted by our
Quest Travel Tour Manager,
graciously assisted through
immigration and customs, and
escorted by private motor-coach to
the luxurious Cairo Hilton overlooking the Nile River. Enjoy a relaxing evening above the
hustle and bustle of this historic city. The capital of Egypt since the time of Arab conquests
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in 641 AD, Cairo is located on the east bank of the Nile, across from the Giza Plateau
and separated from the Arabian Desert by the Mokattam Hills.
Day 3 (B+L) Our group will officially assemble for the first time
this morning for a delicious Welcome Breakfast, followed by a
leisurely morning to meet and greet our Trip Leaders, Guides
and fellow adventurers B and to receive your special BES
QUEST II paraphernalia, selected and collected by your co hosts, Dawn and Shelli -affectionately known by Quest Travel President, Mohamed Nazmy, as theAMoon Goddess@
and the ASun Goddess.@ (It=s a long story. . .)
Following lunch, we will walk through 5000+ years of history
at Cairo=s Egyptian Museum, including the spectacular King Tut
Exhibit, where we will hear the incredible story of the boy-king from
our expert Egyptian guide. Experience first-hand the intricate
workmanship and the degree of detail exhibited in the magnificent
collection of priceless artifacts and intimate personal effects buried
with the king to accompany him to the next world.
For those so inclined, you may wish the visit the newly remodeled Royal Mummy
Room where you can still see the hair color, fingernails and
other
identifying features of such renowned historical figures as
Pharaohs
Seti I and Ramses II.
Don=t forget to visit the little room next to the
Exhibit where you will find many likenesses of our impish
Tutankhamun
feather-
topped trip mascot, Bes -- including the often photographed Cippi of Horus in which our
man Bes hovers in a protective position over young
Horus, as depicted on the cover of Shelli=s book:
Falcon In The Nest - A Story of Bes Adventure.
After the museum, you may either return to the
hotel with the Quest Travel representative, or you may
join your hosts for a stroll through the world famous
Khan El Khalili bazaar. This is a wonderfully frenetic
opportunity to practice the fine art of bargaining with the
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masters, while searching for one-of-a-kind treasures. You can find almost everything at
Khan El Khalili, including extra luggage in which to
carry your newly acquired treasures.
Day 4: (L) This morning, we say good-bye to our
hotel in Cairo and head to the airport for a short
one-hour flight to Luxor (the modern name derived
from the Arabic el Askur, Athe castles@-- a
reference to the vast and imposing complexes
erected here by the ancients while the city was still known as Thebes.)
Upon our arrival in Luxor, we will be met and quickly transferred by air
conditioned motorbus to our deluxe Nile cruiser which will be our home for the
next seven (7) glorious days. The newly built
ASonesta St. George@ is arguably the finest cruise
boat on the Nile, and boasts many amenities,
including excellent dining and nightly entertainment.
After lunch on the boat, you may wish to use
this time to visit the Luxor Museum, peruse the
markets for more treasures, or just relax pool-side on the deck of the Sonesta St. George.
Tonight, we will tour the Temple of Amun the way it was meant to be seen: under
the stars. A prime example of Egypt=s sacred and symbolic
architecture, it is sometimes referred to as the AThe Temple of
Man.@ Renowned French scholar, R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz,
spent years surveying the temple and studying the meaning of
its architectural harmony and proportion. He concluded that the
temple, as a whole, provided esoteric knowledge through its
implicit architectural and spatial relationships, and that this
knowledge was meant to explain the secret functions of the
organs and nerve centers of the human body. Our
knowledgeable Egyptian guide, Emil Shaker, and will explain
this
theory much more
clearly during our starlight visit.
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(B,L,D) Today, you will visit the Necropolis of Thebes, situated along the west
Day 5:
bank of the Nile. Our tour will nclude the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of many
Pharaohs, including the boy-king Tutankhamun, whose tiny tomb pales in comparison to
the grand burial chambers built for the other Pharaohs. After the Valley of the Kings, we
will wander through the magnificent ruins of Medinet Habu, the imposing mortuary temple
of Ramses II, and home of fallen stone giant, AOzymandias,@ featured in
the poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
For those who have always wanted an opportunity to
see the ancient sites from a bird=s eye view, this will most
likely
be the day to take to the
skies in
a hot-air balloon. (As
this is
an optional event, please
advise
your hosts in advance to
assure
your special space in the
sky.)
We end our west bank visit with a rare photo opportunity at the feet of the two
giant statues known as the Colossi of Memnon before returning to our floating hotel, the
Sonesta St. George. We spend the rest of the day cruising to Edfu, smoothly navigating
our way through the Esna Lock.
The ship=s captain has invited us to a Captain=s Welcome
Cocktail Party followed by a special dinner. Afterward, you might choose
to lounge on the ship=s upper deck under a canopy of stars, including the
three belt-stars of Orion (the celestial pattern mirrored on land in the
precise placement of the Great
Pyramids of Giza.)
Day 6: (B,L,D) Special
arrangements have been made by
Mohamed Nazmy for a private and
exclusive early morning tour of
Edfu. Traveling by quaint horse-drawn carriages, we visit the
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Temple of Edfu, which was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Built during
Ptolemaic rule (approximately 57 BC), Edfu remains the most well preserved temple of its
time. Wander through the massive hypostyle-pillared halls and inner sanctuaries of Edfu,
and feel the clear masculine energy vibrate within your soul . . . If you have not yet seen
our feather-topped trip mascot Bes, you will find him here. Follow the beak of the huge
black-granite falcon perched directly outside the Edfu pylon and make your way to the
smaller birthing temple where you can admire Bes in his aspect as the protector or women
and small children, especially women during childbirth. Look up, and you will find him
gracing the top of each carved pillar.
After returning to our ship for breakfast, we continue our cruise to Aswan. Relax
and wave to the villagers, farmers and fishermen as we glide through the peaceful waters.
Situated at Egypt=s southernmost border, near the First Cataract of the Nile, Aswan has
long been considered one of the world=s most beautiful resorts, noted for its natural and
peaceful ambiance as opposed to the hustle and bustle of Cairo. Formerly known as
ASuene@ (or market-place) because of its rich ivory trade, Aswan is also the site of the
modern High Dam.
Day 7: (B,L,D) Early this morning, we
travel by sail boat for a private and
exclusive visit to the lush island of Agilikia
where the Philae Temple complex was
carefully relocated to protect it from the
rising water of Lake Nasser after the
building of the
High Dam. Philae is also the present site of the beautiful Isis
Temple, dedicated to the AGreat Mother Goddess.@ The
temples of Philae were originally built by the Egyptians, with
later renovations and additions by the Greek Ptolemies and the
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Romans. A fusion of three great civilizations, the last Pharaonic cult was practiced at
Philae, and the latest known hieroglyphic inscriptions (c. 394 AD) still appear there. Soon
afterward, the sacred writing of the ancients was lost, and remained a silent mystery for
nearly 1400 years. (Watch for Bes B this time, depicted in his aspect as patron of music,
dancing and merry-making.)
Later this morning, we will
experience a delightfully unforgettable
sail on a small Egyptian-style sailboat
known as a Afelucca@. Your blood
pressure is practically guaranteed to
go down during this tranquil sail.
After the relaxing felucca
ride, we will have an opportunity to
shop at the Nubian markets, while
enjoying the sights, smells and
sounds of Aswan. Be ready to
bargain for treasures. Don=t insult
the merchants by immediately
offering to pay full price. Emil and
your hosts will be glad to help you
better understand the fine art of
Egyptian bargaining.
Day 8: (B,L,D) Aswan, sometimes called Athe Pearl of Egypt,@ also
serves as the gateway to Nubia. Today you may either spend a free
day exploring Aswan, or you may opt for the optional day-trip to Abu
Simbel. (Optional fare per person is $220.00 USD. Please make
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your request in advance.) We strongly encourage you to accompany our hosts on a brief
half-hour flight to experience this spectacular site. Hewn from a mountain during the long
reign of Ramses II (the Pharaoh many believe to have been a contemporary of Moses),
this magnificent temple is both an ancient and modern engineering marvel. The iconic
complex of Abu Simbel is a AMUST SEE@!
The four colossal
stone statues of Ramses
II guarding the formidable
exterior of the temple of
Abu Simbel lead you to
the Osiride Hall of the
great Pharaoh, where you
will find detailed wall
reliefs depicting Ramses II
triumphantly smiting his enemies in battle. A vestibule leads on to the
innermost sanctuary where the Pharaoh=s carved likeness is strategically
seated alongside three of the most powerful and revered gods of ancient
Egypt: Amon, Ptah and Ra-Horakhty. The ancients managed to build the
temple with such precision that twice a year (dates of significant
importance to Ramses) the rising sun shone straight through to highlight
the Pharaoh and the gods in the sanctuary.
Ramses II also commissioned a beautiful second temple at Abu
Simbel dedicated to his beloved royal wife,
Nefertari, and to the goddess Hathor, ancient
deity of love, beauty and music.
Both temples were rescued between 1964-1968, by the
Egyptian government (with the unparalleled international
assistance of UNESCO), as the original site was destined to
be completely submerged following construction of the Aswan
High Dam. Even with the assistance of modern technology
and a 3000 strong workforce, it took over three year to
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complete the massive project before the site was reopened on September, 1968.
Day 9: (B,L,D) We set sail for Kom Ombo, site of an imposing temple designed
symmetrically B the right half honored
Horus the falcon-headed god (in this
case, Horus-the Elder, not Horus-the
Child), the left half, Sobek the
crocodile-shaped god. This ancient
temple complex is situated on a hill
(kom) overlooking the picturesque
east bank of the Nile. In ancient
times, Kom Ombo was a healing center (ask Emil to show you the wall reliefs depicting
recognizable and remarkably modern looking medical instruments), as well as an important
trading town on AThe AForty Days Road@ from Nubia northward. After exploring Kom
Ombo, we continue our leisurely cruise back to Luxor . . .
Day 10: (B,L,D) Enjoy a relaxing day cruising the Nile on our floating hotel, the Sonesta
St. George. Experience the stunningly surreal effect of the riverside scenery, which is
likely to make you feel as if you are floating back in time.
You are also invited to come to an
exclusive art and jewelry display hosted on
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board by Quest Travel, and featuring a selection of Dawn=s unique and inspired works of
art. These pieces, some one-of-a-kind, will be available for sale as well as for your
viewing pleasure. (Additional Bes Quest paraphernalia may also available for purchase B if
Shelli can be persuaded to part with it.) When you have had your fill of soaking up the
warm Egyptian sun, try soaking up some knowledge when Dawn presents an insightful
lecture on the Art and Wisdom of the Ancients and how it still affects us today.
Day 11: (B) We bid a fond farewell to our Sonesta cruise ship and check into its luxurious
land equivalent, the Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor. Quest Travel has
arranged for a private and exclusive visit to Dendara. This cult complex is
dedicated to the goddess Hathor, known as AThe Golden One,@ but it is
affectionately referred to by Dawn and Shelli as ABes Central.@
The Temple of Hathor boasts huge stone
columns in the shape of Hathor-faced sistrums
(stick-like musical instruments), which support a
magnificent star-studded ceiling. Absorb the
intense female energy resonating from the temple
dedicated to the goddess of love, music and
beauty. Make sure to visit the underground tomb, then,
follow Emil upstairs to see the AOpening of the Year@
kiosk on the roof of the temple. Remember to bring
flashlights (and extra batteries, as our creations of modern
science often tend to lose power at these ancient sites for
no apparent reason). You=ll want a good view of the
rooftop zodiac chamber, featuring a beautifully preserved
rendition of the sky-goddess, Nut.
On your way out, Shelli will make sure that you don=t miss the two birth-houses
(mammisi) located to Bes=s right (the life-sized statue of Bes, that is) near the outer
pylon of Dendara. Here, as in Edfu, Bes appears in his protective aspect. (But don=t
expect Bes to protect you if you should even consider sneaking by the his favorite
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spokeswoman in an attempt to miss her special spiel about our the impish mascot, ABes:
Tiny Hero with a Thousand Faces@.)
Day 12: (B) A special day awaits you as we make a sunrise visit to
Karnak, the largest and most remarkable religious complex ever built!
Spanning more than 250 acres, and built over a period of 2000 years,
Karnak contains massive temples and intimate chapels, towering obelisks
and magnificent statues, incorporating the finest aspects of Egyptian art into
a vast multi-dynastic stone collage of kings, queens, gods and priests, and
their collective symbolism. Once connected to the Luxor=s Temple of Man by a two-mile
long avenue of sphinxes. Karnak is considered the theater in which humanity plays out its
destiny.
Join Dawn (at dawn, of course) as she shares an ancient
healing ritual and meditation in the Sekhmet Temple. Let the power
of the great lion-goddess, Sekhmet flow through you, reawakening and
renewing your spirit! (As with our mascot, Bes, many modern day
travelers B including our very own AMoon Goddess@- often find
themselves inexplicably drawn to Sekhmet.)
After breakfast, you have a free day to explore Luxor before
disembarking this afternoon for our one-hour flight to Sharm El Shiekh
located on the Gulf of Aqaba near the tip of the Sinai peninsula.
Upon arrival, where we will be transported by air-conditioned
motorcoach to the world-class Movenpick Golf Hotel.
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Day 13: (B) Spend a free day enjoying the spectacular flora (coral reefs) and the fauna
(vibrantly-colored fish) of the Red Sea. Relax on the beach, wind-surf, scuba dive,
snorkel, or hire a glass-bottomed
boat to view the spectacular
underwater landscape. Landlubbers
may
choose to
play golf
on a course where the multi-colored sandstone canyons, ochre
cliffs and pink granite mountains seem to come to life with the
play of light unique to this spectacular region.
Day 14: (B) Following breakfast, we transfer to the airport for
a one-hour flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, we will revisit
the Khan El Khalili Bazaar as a group, further honing our
bargaining skills while collecting even more treasures. If you
do not wish to explore the countless
shops, use this time to experience one
of the many coffee bars found deep
inside the teeming bazaar. Afterward, we check ourselves and
our ever-expanding luggage into the scenic
Le Meridian Pyramids Hotel.
Day 15: (B,L) After breakfast at the Le
Meridian Pyramids Hotel, we drive by airconditioned motor-coach to the Bahariya Oasis
where we will visit the Valley of the Golden
Mummies, another intriguing site not open to the general public.
Recently discovered by the Egyptian Department of Antiquities B with
the unexpected assistance of a trotting donkey whose leg fell into what
turned out to be the tomb of more than one hundred beautifully decorated mummies (some
wearing golden painted masks) from the Greco-Roman period. It is believed that site may
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house as many as 10,000 intact burials from the Roman period. We will also visit the
Baharia Museum to view its unique artifacts.
Last, but by no means least, we will pay our respects to our trip mascot at the
Temple of Bes, the only temple in all of Egypt dedicated to Bes B this time, in
his aspect as protector of the grape and date wines, which were the most
important products of the Bahariya Oasis at that time. We will continue to enjoy
the late afternoon in the shade of the date palms and the cool of the cultivated
fields Oasis, before checking into the Palms Valley Hotel.
Day 16: (B,L) After breakfast we embark on a Safari to the
unique wind-sculpted, moon-like landscape of the White
Desert, located between the Bahariya Oasis and the Farafra
Oasis. Here, strange white limestone formations rise
dramatically from the desert floor, some standing more than
fifty feet high! We will eat
lunch surrounded by white
desert sands, which are
uniquely speckled with unusual stone artifacts, crystal
quartz and small black meteorites shaped liked stars.
After lunch, we return to the Bahariya Oasis and drive
to Cairo, where we check back in to the Le Meridian
Pyramids Hotel.
Day 17: (D) We have
saved the very best for
last: the Giza Plateau, a
World Heritage Site
created by the
magnificent 4th Dynasty
(c. 2575-2465 BC),
when pyramid building
was at its finest and
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most architecturally sophisticated. We begin by paying our respects to the Sphinx -- the
great lion sentinel carved in situ from limestone of the Giza Plateau. Emil will discuss the
ongoing mysteries of the Sphinx, including the hotly debated issue concerning its age.
(John Anthony West, in his Emmy-Award winning documentary, AMystery of the Sphinx,@
makes a convincing argument that the Sphinx is much older than its accepted age). You
may also wish to ponder the idea proposed by some that the legendary AHall of Records@
may still rest under its protective paws.
Next, we will travel by camel to
the pyramid area to visit the Great
Pyramid, the largest of the three major
pyramids on the Giza Plateau. You
can=t miss it B literally! Spreading
across 13.5 square acres at the base
and composed of an estimated 2.3
million perfectly cut and fitted stone
blocks, this breathtaking stone
structure originally stood 481 feet tall.
Built nearly 4400 years ago (an engineering feat that we would be hard pressed, at
best, to duplicate today), the Great Pyramid remained the tallest
manmade structure in the world until the completion of the Eiffel
Tower in France thousands of years later. In 1798, Napoleon rallied
his troops before a battle that took place
within view of the pyramids:
“Soldiers! From the heights of these
pyramids,
forty centuries look down upon us! @
Quest Travel has made special
arrangements for our group to have the Great Pyramid all to
ourselves, including an exclusive and private meditation inside
the King=s Chamber; a rare treat not usually available to tourists.
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Allow your soul to be energized with the light and power of the ancients through this
unique and powerful experience. You may also visit what has been designated as the
Queen=s Chamber and view the mysterious Aair shafts.@
The more adventurous (and non- claustrophobic) may want to follow the spiritual
journey of the pharaohs (and many famous Greeks and ancient
Wisdom initiates who followed in their footsteps) to the mysterious
Subterranean Chamber hewn from the living rock of the Giza
Plateau. The path is difficult by design; the journey, however, is an
unforgettable experience.
On the south side of the Great Pyramid you will see an unassuming
modern structure built to cover an ancient 100 foot boat pit and the 140 foot
cedar-wood barque (boat) discovered there in 1954. More than 4000 years
old, the so-called Solar
Barque has been
completely restored to
its original elegance,
complete with the
Pharaoh=s cabin.
Our final stop
will provide a fabulous
panoramic photo
opportunity of the Giza Plateau, complete with festively
draped camels for those who wish to include a bit of local
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color in their photographic composition. Be sure to bring your cameras!
Tonight, we celebrate our Egyptian adventure with a special Farewell Dinner hosted
by Quest Travel, international headquarters of Bes Quest. We will also celebrate another
very special occasion to be announced then. You will be surprised at the depth of the
friendships created during your brief sojourn to this ancient land. Good-byes may be
surprisingly hard; however, this feeling will most likely be offset by the unmistakable inner
glow that will continue to resonate within, long after your physical body has left the
geographical confines of this magical country. You may even find yourself wishing for
return visit to continue your quest for Wisdom, Truth and Meaning in this ever-changing
world.
Day 18: (B) Following breakfast at the hotel, you and your newly bulging baggage will be
transported to the Cairo International Airport for your flight back home. If you came with
an open mind and heart, your life will
never be quite the same after your
Egyptian experience. Perhaps
Florence Nightingale best summed
up this rather indescribable feeling in
her Letters from Egypt, A Journey on
the Nile (1845-1850):
“One wonders that people come back from Egypt and
live lives as they did before.”
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A Message from your Hosts: 
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While we have tried to give you an overview of the various places you will visit and the
wonders you will see during your magical visit to this ancient and mysterious land, we
have barely touched the surface as the journey truly defies description. The experiences
of each individual will be as varied
and unique as
the participants themselves, lifting your
spirits while
leaving a special and transforming
Afingerprint@ on your soul.
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Dawn Gaskill, Trip
Leader and Coordinator
(Artist, Designer, Lecturer, and honorary AMistress of the Arts@)
Telephone: 214-239-4484 (Dallas phone number that rings in Dawn=s home
in San Miguel de Allende, MX)
Local number for fellow residents of San Miguel: 154-4813
E-mail: [email protected]
For updated trip information, photos and testimonials, click on Dawn’s website:
www.dawndesigns.com
Shelli Wright Johnson, Trip
Consultant, Co-host
(Attorney at law, Author of the Story of Bes Adventures and ABes Enthusiast@)
555 N 300 East, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Home phone: 219-465-1887; Office: 219-762-7787
E-mail: [email protected]

Mohamed Nazmy,
President of Quest Travel
(Affectionately known to his grateful guests as “The Surgeon”
for his skill, ease and steady grace demonstrated while slipping us
in and out of the most special places.)
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Meet
BES, our special trip mascot . . .
. . . the impishly undersized, over-stuffed, protruding-tongued,
feather-topped deity of ancient Egyptian legend whose noisy
merrymaking and gargoylish looks protected those in his company
from all manner of misfortune . . .
Despite his apparent ferocity, Bes was also the Patron of Joy, Music,
Laughter and General Merry-making; Guardian of the Vineyards;
Protector of Women (especially during childbirth);
Guardian and Entertainer of Children and
Adventure-seekers of all ages.
Now, back by popular demand, Bes proudly welcomes
all who visit his homeland.
(Think of Bes as Egypt‟s „Mickey Mouse’
and the ancient sites as his sacred „magic kingdom’!)
© Shelli Wright Johnson, 2006
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