Journey of the Priestess - Egyptian Mastery 2010

We Came From This

In Aboyne

To This!

In Egypt

Spiritual Travellers

Of 2010

Not Me Posing!

By The Way, I Had To Give Him A Tip For That

The Record Keeper

We Swam In The Nile

Ra shines on Temple of Abu Simbel

Sunrise from Abu Simbel Temple

Philae

Yesterday And Tomorrow

Into The Temple of Isis

Priestess At Kom Ombo

One of The Recommended Birthing Position

Isis' Boat

At Edfu

Winged Disc And Cobras

At Edfu

The Efu Temple

Spear

Spear In Arabic Also Means Light

One For This Life

And One For The Next

Karnack At Dawn

Mosque Built On Top of Luxor Temple

When It Was Buried Below The Sand

Pharonic And Islamic Egypt

Our 6th spiritual tour with a magical group, so connected we just seemed to cut through everything from getting out of Aberdeen in 20 inches of snow in the first place; through (and you have to have seen the thronging crowds to know how truly amazing this is) being first and having complete alone time in the temple of Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel - an apt beginning for a group of 9 women (our young guide told the irate security guard outside we were a group of grieving widows mourning our husbands - absolutely NOT spiritual tourists holding hands and ohm-ing!) To a whole ten minutes alone in the Kings Chamber Great Pyramid and then, even better, showing the mass of Japanese tourists that followed us how to hold hands and bring the energy through - it was truly amazing - from the little shy giggles you could see the penny dropping as they realised the enormity of this sound chamber - by the time we walked down the stairs ecstatic they were ohm-ing on the way up!! Sheer joy!

So from delays and snow we arrived in “Willy Wonkas Chocolate factory” on the Nile, our first stop in Aswan, you need to see the pictures. Here was Nubian hospitality and culture exchange at its best: "Tiger" giving everyone massages, Sheena teaching us all reflexology and language of the body, our first initiation to the Portal of the Firmament on the banks of the Nile…. Beginning to get to know each other, as we meditated, practiced a little yoga and began the teachings from the mystery schools. At sunset we rode on the felucca, then went off to learn about the wonderful Egyptian Perfumes, their healing properties and how they relate to the chakras .

Our next home along the Nile was at Abu Simbel and the delicious food at the eco lodge, but the highlight was the Temple at dawn. That morning the group stood outside cleansing and sipping tea and connected in a deeper way, with the stars, moon and Jupiter as our witnesses, we began to truly remember. At the temple we stood back waiting for the door to open and then in the pre dawn, holding hands, we walked as a unit, entered the temple and received a blessing of the divine feminine, pure high divine light pouring into us as one – wow

Having relaxed and retreated, formed our bonds and placed our intentions we left Aswan. Our bus journeys in convoy are always fun, a mixture of teaching, sharing and sleeping. We all introduced and played our favourite music track of all time and said why we love it. By then an easy sense of purpose had emerged which grew deeper as we joined our cruise boat to Luxor through the temples where we experienced spiritual cleansing, meditation, sound healing, as we worked with the energies and chakras of both Egypt and our own bodies...

...Philae: Isis, the Temple of LOVE: then Kom Ombo, and the Gods: Sobek and Horus, Edfu Temple, Karnak and the Chapel of Sekhmet, getting those early moments and sharing with another group.

Luxor and her temple at night, the West Bank, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

We drew the Ace of discs - bring through that perfection, that inner and outer abundance and beauty, that richness of life. And lived it!

On our cruise ship resting from the spiritual aspects of our journey, within the grounded reality of other tourists, modern buffet, gym, massage and luxurious rooms, we shared and laughed and rested and played, we showed them how to party, belly dancing the night away, really letting our hair down

.....spiritual discovery
and growth...

Back on the bus and our journey through the Oasis -

Kharga Oasis; Bagwat and the Pioneer Hotel, Dakhla Oasis; Desert Lodge and El Qasr where we watched the moon as she turned in the heavens and reappear, pregnant with our new age, the birth of a new dragonfly before 5 in a circle. We'd already changed - a massive healing occurred in the dessert. A life reclaimed, powers reclaimed. I’m not sure if I can write or explain or even if it’s my tale to tell, perhaps another day.

Bahria Oasis, Museum of Golden Mummies and Two Tombs, the White & Black deserts; Crystal Mountain, vast areas of silence and beauty...

The dessert touched us like nothing else on the tour and we’ll be going back.

   ......integration

       ....preparation
           ..then graduation..

Evening spent the amazing vibrant Elkhalili souk and the back street markets and cobbled streets, Then the Whirling Dervishes – what an experience, the building, music and energy of the dancers.

We drew Ace of wands: fire, great, strong, creative energy; dynamic force; transformation. Our group purpose from when we get home.
My inner conviction is that the whole experience will be a magical one of remembering and simply becoming more of all we can be...
....a truly amazing journey in every way and it was!

For me this was a magical and enchanting journey, truly the holiday of a lifetime which exceeded all my expectations. Every day was special, although the highlight was the pyramid. I learned so much that I am still trying to absorb it all! I feel as if I was on a journey of several weeks, such was the intensity of the experience. I am very grateful for the opportunity this trip has given me to grow as a person. The cost of the trip, although it seemed expensive as I saved, in light of all we did, it was extremely good value for money, in fact I am amazed at all we got for what we actually paid! This has definitely been a superb experience, and I will cherish my memories for a long time.

Wow we what an amazing magical trip ..... The journey of the priestess indeed..... from bus to boat to temples and tombs, dessert, perfumeries, Egyptian rugs, pictures, balloon ride and of course the Pyramids..... what an experience both spiritually and historically! How did we fit it all in.... Amazing meditations starting in Aswan to Luxor, Cairo and of course cruising up the Nile, working on our chakra's developing my inner soul with each and every chakra, taking in the dark and light, male and female... changing all the time along the way.

I felt blessed to have some lovely soul's in our group and of course Vicki to lead the way, how we all supported one another was another highlight of the trip , not to forget our guide Mohammed who was excellent in his historic skills but truly a genuine Egyptian friend who looked after us.

I have many personal highlights from day 1 in Abu Simbel our group held hands inside the temple where I had a magical release, a great start to the journey. I loved the beautiful stories that had been prepared especially for us for meditations truly evolving my Egyptian priestess within me, following the events from visiting the temples the stories went beautifully within the meditations allowing us to really find our higher self. The final initiation was something of which one must truly experience themselves it was such a transforming magical experience.

I would like to thank Vicki for all her beautiful hard work she put into this perfect trip, and also to the gorgeous souls in the group for a simply wonderful experience in which I will be sure to do again in 2012!!! I recommend anyone who has a thirst for the spiritual realm to do this trip and come home a changed and more beautiful soul than ever!!!!

When I first met Vicki I was so shy I could not make myself tell her what I came for. Her patience and gentle prodding eventually helped me build up the confidence to open up.

A year later I plucked up the courage to join her spiritual tour to Egypt. With her encouragement I eventually overcame many challenges and not only went abroad for the first time in my life but joined and participated in an educational and exciting journey of a lifetime. My fears were proven wrong, the group was warm, down to earth and I was made extremely welcome. I got all the support needed from them and from Vicki who has become a life teacher to me.

That tour was a turning point; I am now mastering the confidence, shyness and control issues that have hampered me all my life. In fact I look, feel and am a different person since then. I have now been to Egypt with Vicki 3 times and would thoroughly recommend the spiritual tours to anyone with a draw to Egypt or a desire to turn their lives around.

Vicki is a brilliant group leader she can answer any question, helps without making it obvious, and is a good laugh.

Hi V, *funnily* enough I've been meaning to contact you over the last few days but as you say, life takes over...

I really found it very odd getting back to Xmas et al but really appreciated being on Bute again - a nice surprise since I'd wondered how I'd feel being back after Egypt.

I've had my ups & downs since (including coming back to the news that the house sale had fallen thro!) but in general, just enjoyed BE-ing. Feels like an extension of Egypt for me! The effects of this wonderful trip are still with me I guess - like I'm leaving a vapour trail ~ ~ ~~ ~ wherever I go.....

What can I say? The group, the magic & the desert (for me in particular) & of course one of the many highlights the (((( sound )))) in the kings chamber that the group made ! But don't ask me to remember much more than that in the chamber ;-) I was well somewhere *****else***** :-)))

I just felt such a sense of stillness within myself & within the group - even despite the occasional dramas which for the most part I was able to sidestep... & I discovered yet more resourcefulness, acceptance & self-love as a result - how different things would have been if I'd been less adaptable after that sleepless night ! That night of sleeping under the stars & waking up to the crescent moon, Jupiter & the sounds of the call to prayer will stay with me for the rest of my life I reckon.

One other lasting memory will be our pee stops in the desert - a novel way of getting to know each other more ( ! ) ha,ha! But(t) seriously, I loved these moments of just being in the desert & I collected rocks & crystals from every stop. The extra baggage fee was worth it cos I've now got such a lovely collection of reminders of the warmth & silence of the desert!

I'm sure there will be more musings to come but I'll leave you with the above for now...

Looking forward to hearing about your stay in Siwa - looks fab! I even managed not to feel jealous (lair!;-) when I saw your pics...

Abundant love & hugs
BernieXXX

Egypt was a powerful experience and I am still considering the time we spent together. For me it was not a holiday, but healing work. But that is my work and I chose to do it and feel fulfilled. It is the level at which I live normally, even in this small village in the middle of nowhere. Before I left, it was remarkable and noticeable just how many folk offered to think about me, send healing, pray for me. Whenever I heard their generosity, I was very serious, thankful and knew I would need it. And so it was.

In the desert I became ill and very quickly lost my energy. I could have died and it was "a close shave" as you said. Much gratitude for all the seen and unseen help, as my choice to live faded. The healing session with the 4 of you was very powerful and we defeated the black energy that forcefully wanted to kill me specifically, even after thousands of years. I loved the desert and wish I had had more energy to appreciate it more. More nights in the Dakhla Desert Lodge would have been great to feel into the desert and healing. All the hotels were a delight and gems in their own right. I wish them great success. Amr needs to be congratulated in finding them for us to enjoy. The itinerary was excellent. Packed and intense but still marvellously adaptable and flexible. Wise consultations together with Mohammed really achieved an effective and sensitive experience. Mohammed was a wonder in himself. He smoothed our way, all the way. Each day I said "What &day" and then we would have another the next day. You both gave us very good advice, which I heeded, supported and led us gracefully. I loved getting up very early in the morning and having a full day. The many sunrises and sunsets - Yes! The variety was wonderful. Aswan, Abu Simbel, the Nile Cruise, desert and Cairo. The temples and tombs. The teachings and the silence. The sunbathing and the shopping. I loved going to the artist's home in Farfria and listening to him, his openhearted generosity, sharing his love of his homeland. I loved the hot air balloon ride and wanted to nip back and do it all again. Such fun, joy and efficiency and another sunrise. All your planning and re-planning was well worth it. Thanks. I am so glad that you used Jim and Holidaymakers in Aboyne. He was a blessing to us too. All worked very well. And we folks as a group made it great too. Joy all round. Thanks for a great, visionary experience. The spiritual dimension made it so much more. The visualisations, the silent circles in the sanctuaries, the awareness just multiplied the wonder of Egypt. Big, big thanks.