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GLOBETROTTING ELEVENTH ISSUE-WINTER
2000 "THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DEVOTION TO MOTION WORLD TOUR"DESTINATION - EGYPT
Welcome friends as we
circle the globe in search of more effective ways to improve the
quality of life. During our journey we will explore various
forms of complementary medicines and share our findings with you.
We will also address accessibility issues and investigate more
convenient options to ease the never ending pressures of traveling.
In each issue, Globetrotting will have a special section created for
today's youth with an emphasis on educating children and teens on the
historical facts of each country. Finally, each issue will
contain two trivia questions and some popular words and/or phrases
from each country. For more updated news, diary entries,
in-depth research results, and pictures from our journey, please visit
our website, www.d2motion.com.
D2M TRIVIA
QUESTION #1... (World Trivia)
What and where is the
world's longest river?
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE...
During the
course of our journey, we have had the opportunity to meet with many
people, study their behavioral patterns, and begin to understand why
we act the way we do. Needless to say, our experiences with
others have also allowed us to examine ourselves more closely.
One individual's work continues to provide an abundance of insight to
our behavioral patterns. This person will not you allow you to
escape from your true essence and brilliance...that's Debbie Ford.
Her "Shadow Process" facilitated a deeper understanding of
the various ways in which we fear the darkness and the light in our
lives. During our visit with Debbie and her staff, we journeyed
into the unknown and embraced our uncertainties by simply letting go
of our judgements, expectations, and most importantly, our
insecurities. Thanks to Debbie and the creation of this process,
we have maintained the focus necessary to address any issues that
arise, understand why we have created them, release the negative
energy, and move forward with clarity. When, not if, you have a
moment to clean up the closet of your life, we strongly urge you to
explore the Shadow Process and treat yourself to a copy of her
captivating book, "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers."
It is the answer to the questions you have been asking yourself.
Debbie Ford is an author, coach, consultant, teacher and integral faculty member of the Chopra Center for Well Being in La Jolla, California. Debbie brings her unique talent and insight coupled with her own in-depth studies of human consciousness and potential to design and develop transformational seminars. Debbie's work has opened hearts of thousands bringing them the gift of self love and emotional freedom. Debbie is a graduate of JFK University with a degree in psychology and an emphasis on consciousness studies. She lives in La Jolla California with her son, Beau. Her book, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers was published in May 1998, and is now available in paperback.
About the Shadow
Process:
The Shadow Process is about unmasking the aspect of ourselves that destroys our relationships, kills off our spirit, drains our money and keeps us from fulfilling our dreams. It is called the shadow. Within our shadow self, is contained all the parts of ourselves we have kept in darkness and tried to hide or deny. It contains those aspects which we believe are unacceptable to our family, friends and most importantly, to ourselves. Our shadows exist to teach us, to guide us and to give us the blessing of our entire self. They are here for us to expose and explore. Your life will be transformed when you make peace with your shadow. You will no longer need to prove you're good enough. When you embrace your shadow, you will no longer have to live in fear. Find the gifts of your shadow and you will finally revel in all the glory of your true self. Then you will have the freedom to create the life you have always desired. The Shadow Process is a spiritually-based emotional healing seminar. It will guide you to reclaim your power, your creativity, your brilliance and your dreams. It will open your heart to you to yourself and to others and will alter your relationship with the world forever.
THE PROMISE OF THE
COURSE:
"Our shadows exist to
teach us, to guide us and to give us the blessing of our entire
self..." Debbie Ford
"...your life will be transformed when you make peace with your shadow." Debbie Ford
" I feel that Debbie
Ford's course is an important component of the healing process and the
alleviation of suffering." Deepak
Chopra, M.D.
We thank Debbie for preparing us for our long journey ahead and for continually popping up in spirit and putting life back into perspective. To contact Debbie, please reach out to the Chopra Center in La Jolla, California.
NOTE: If you or anyone in
your circle of friends are connected with any healer or
complementary/alternative medical practitioner around the world who
you would like us to research or visit, please E-mail us at chesney12@comcast.net
D2M TRIVIA
QUESTION #2... (Funny Trivia)
How many miles worth of
nerves are there in the human body??
ACCESSIBILITY...
Egypt is an unforgettable ancient land. Remember your history books about pyramids, King Tut (Tut Ankh Amun), mummies and of course the River Nile? For anyone visiting Egypt for the first time, there are a number of things that are a must see. Of course I am speaking of the three Pyramids of Giza, the treasures of King Tut's tomb, a cruise on the Nile, and no visit to Egypt would be complete without riding a camel in the desert. We were anxious to research the accessibility of all the necessary must-see attractions, to share them with you. We approached the largest travel agency in Egypt, called MISR Travel and met with the office manager Maha. We explained our mission to research international accessibility, and as a result, Maha was able to arrange complimentary three day sightseeing to the most popular tourist sites. Our first extraordinary encounter was that night at the "Sound & Light Performance at the Pyramids." Folks, this was one of those "Kodak moments," for Scott and I saw the largest of the pyramid (the pyramid of Cheops) and stepped back in time. All we could think of was the sheer magnitude of the structure, the age, and the history behind the tomb. This was a moment that will remain engraved in our minds and hearts forever. MISR Travel had organized a regular van for our comfort, but they also have cars for hire. We found that the actual route to the show could have been made accessible by simply placing a wooden plank to overcome a total of four steps, scattered here and there. However, the rest is just a slightly dusty patch, nothing remarkable at the show to hinder the disabled from enjoying the same delights as the able-bodied tourists. If help is required, there are plenty of people to assist. The next day, our tour guide Allaudin took us to look at the Pyramids and the Sphinx at a closer glance. This is a bit of a challenge, but not if you're Scott Chesney. What I mean is that the path to get close to the pyramids and Sphinx is rocky, sandy and/or dusty, depending on which pyramids you visit. Scott will do anything to ensure he has the same view and experience as any tourist, so with a little assistance, he was able to get as close to the great pyramid as the rest of us. Just about the only thing that I did that Scott could not participate in, was the climb the pyramid of Cheops and look at the Sphinx's broken nose at a closer glance. We were even able to pay about $5.00 each in front of the Pyramids to ride a camel named Moses. Scott was helped onto the camel that had a padded seat for added comfort. He clung onto the driver to ensure better balance, because it's a rough ride, especially when the Moses stands up and sits down. Just a warning for you tourists, once you're on the camel and the driver takes you for a ride, he also tries to tell you to slip a $20.00 bill in his hand just as a thank you. (Yeah right!!!). Don't get taken for this kind of a ride. We met a couple of American guys who said "One minute I'm standing in front of the pyramids and then next thing I'm on top of the camel and out $20.00...I don't know how it happened!!!" This is very common is many countries, the locals are so fast and tricky, that even if you have no desire to so something, somehow you get into a warp state of mind and do or buy things you'd never in your right mind. Another reason to have a professional guide, not one you get on location...watch out for those in any country.
Our next day, we got
re-acquainted with our Egyptian history by Allaudin, with a visit to
the Egyptian Museum. This is a treasure chest considered
"the oldest of all human-kind," especially the collection of
the famous tomb of King Tut Ankh Amun discovered in 1922. The
museum is two levels and is accessible, all you have to do is ask to
use the service elevator. We didn't even have to wait on a line
with about 300 other people. (See, there are many advantages to
being married to this man!!).
With respect to hotel accessibility we stayed at the Hilton Ramses Hotel, which states they have accommodations for the disabled, but as you all should know by now, this term is very broad. The primary feature of the room is a larger bathroom door, the sink did not have ample room underneath, the tub also did not feature hand-held shower. The final comment I'd like to make is that the bathroom did have grab-bars, but I could not figure out why they were placed in certain positions. I tried to find some logic to the reason why they are placed in certain locations, but could not find the answer. However, there are numerous hotels in Cairo ranging from Sheraton, Holiday Inn and Hilton, so just make sure you know what facilities your hotel has regarding accessibility. Our sincere thanks are extended to Maha El Sherbiny office manager of MISR Travel located within the Ramses Hilton Hotel, in Cairo for providing us with complementary guide, transportation and sightseeing. Friends, if you are thinking of coming to Egypt, once you arrive please contact Maha at the Ramses Hilton, local telephone number 5775336 or 5777444, and her fax is 5757152 or 5775288, or e-mail Maha at: mahashr@hotmail.com and tell her that we sent you. They will take great care of you and make your visit to this ancient land worthwhile. Our thanks go out to Maha, manager at MISR Travel for making our visit worry-free. Thanks also Allaudin, Egyptologist and our tour guide, for bringing the history to us, we learned so much about Egyptian history that we wish everyone had a history teacher like him in school.
EDUCATION...
PROPER NAME OF COUNTRY: Arab Republic of Egypt
Facts:
Also known as: Egypt (pop 63, 271,000) Capital - Cairo Time difference - Seven hours ahead of eastern standard time (USA) Head of State - Hosni Mubarak (since 1981) Head of Government - Kamal Ahmed Ganzouri (since 1996 ) Political System - democratic republic Currency - Egyptian pound (seven pounds to US dollar at time of print) Main trading partners - USA, Italy and Germany Main agricultural products - wheat, cotton and rice Age distribution - 38 % are of the age of 15 or younger (1995) Ethnic distribution - 93% indigenous Languages - Arabic (official) Encien Egyptian survives in Coptic, and English. Religion - 90% Sunni Muslim and 7% Coptic Christian. Education - 5 years (compulsory) Literacy rate - 63% men; 34% women (1995) Unemployment rate - 13% (1993) Life expectancy - 65 men; 67 women (1995-2000) T.V. sets - 110 per 1,000 people (1995) Radios - 312 per 1,000 people (1995)
Historic dates:
1st century BC - 7th century AD: Conquered by Augustus AD, Egypt passed under rule of Roman and later Byzantine governors. AD 639-42 Arabs conquered Egypt, introducing Islam & Arabic 1798-1801 Invasion by Napoleon followed by a period of French occupation 1869 Opening of Suez Canal made Egypt strategically important 1914 Egypt became a British protectorate 1953 Egypt declared a republic, with Gen. Neguib as president 1958 Short lived merger of Egypt & Syria as United Arab Republic 1967 Six Day War with Israeli occupation of Sinai & Gaza Strip 1970 Anwar Sadat becomes president 1978-79 Camp David talks in USA resulted in peace treaty between Egypt & Israel. Egypt expelled from Arab League 1981 President Sadat assassinated by Muslim fundamentalists, succeeded by Mubarak 1987 Egypt readmitted to Arab League 1991 Participation in Gulf War on US on US-led side, major force in convening Middle East peace conference in Spain 1995 Abortive attempt to assassinate Mubarak 1999 Devotion to Motion team visit the Pyramids & King Tut's Tomb
ON A LIGHTER
NOTE...
While you are in Egypt, there are plenty of things to keep you busy outside of riding around the Pyramids of Giza on camelback. We suggest you make the following three point plan during your visit. First, take a trip to 158 Pyramids Street, Esbates Giza and visit the Cairo Perfumes Center. You will have a firsthand experience of the fine art of the making of perfume. Whatever fragrance or cologne has ever entered your sense of smell, Salah El Naggar, director, and his staff can create it for you and inform you of its basic origin. On the premise, you will also be treated to a wonderful display of perfume and fragrance hand blown-bottle making. It is a tedious skill and very enjoyable to watch. The second stop that we suggest you make on your little excursion is to the Luxor Papyrus Institute on 15 Farouk A. Khattab Street. Here you will learn about the famous Egyptian tradition of papyrus artwork. Papyrus is part of a tree that once cut and treated can be used for paper, but more elegantly, used in the creation of fine artistic work. At the Institute, all the pictures in the gallery are hand painted on real papyrus. You will see the beginning stages of preparing the papyrus, how one paints on the papyrus itself, and the final stage of pressing and framing the masterpiece. Finally, finish your day with inspiration and hope by going to the Mena Carpet School under the direction of Mahmoud Hamed Fayed on Sakkara Road K17 where you will be amazed to see children trained to make gorgeous carpets. These children work intensely, weaving thread in and out for hours to fulfill their requirements. The dedication, devotion, and discipline is to be admired and respected.
YOUR HELP IS
NEEDED!!
We will be traveling to
Australia, Malaysia, Philippines and China in the next two months.
If you or any of your family, friends, and/or colleagues have contacts
(alternative medicine practitioners, hotels, children, or simply
friends and family) in these countries, please E-mail us and let them
know we are coming! Thanks for your support!
WHAT DO YOU HAVE
TO SAY??
Please E-mail us back your
thoughts, questions, comments, and/or suggestions about our newsletter
and world tour. In addition, if you know people who can benefit
from receiving future issues of "Globetrotting," please
forward their E-mail addresses to us or simply forward the newsletter
to them. You can reach us at: chesney12@comcast.net
NEXT ISSUE!!:
Click on that E-mail in
two weeks, when we go to Nairobi, Kenya where Scott kisses a giraffe.
The duo meet with the staff and the patients at the Spinal Injuries
Center. Until next time, keep globetrotting in your world!!
D2M TRIVIA
ANSWERS...
Trivia Answer # 1 - The Nile in Africa - world's longest river [4,160 miles (6,695 km)]. Trivia Answer # 2 - Over 400 miles worth of nerves in the human body.
Thank you for listening
and we'll visit you again in two weeks!
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