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| For 20 years,
Journeys of the Mind has been serving a discriminating clientele;
people who are interested in enrichment as they travel on a deluxe
travel experience. Here are some comments from past travelers. |
Exceeded our expectations two to threefold.
Everything appeared easily done - the best indicator of excellent
planning.
In addition to Kent Weeks, I enjoyed the many extras. Lunch on deck
every day, the carriage ride, the felucca ride, lunch at the Mena
house, tea at the Cataract, and the welcome dinner floating down
the Nile with Egyptians and a concert by the Cairo Symphony quartet.
It more than met my expectations on every level. I learned a great
number of new facts - but I could do that by reading. What was really
meaningful was that the trip made these facts come to life for me.
The ancient Egyptians and their achievements as well as the modern
Egyptians became real people. Temma what an outstanding job of planning
you did! Everything was done with care, sensitivity and intelligence.
Thank you so much for an experience I will never forget.
The true strength of this program is the constant supervision and
perseverance by the director. I would unhesitatingly recommend any
tours put together by Temma - the preparation and constant supervision
produced an outstanding tour. The devil is in the details and you
handled them all!
The tour went beyond my level of expectations. The amount of knowledge
given to us was extraordinary while remaining within our grounds
of comprehension.
The pace was great as was the content. We were amazed at how promptly
and efficiently the activities were accomplished. In Egypt this is
nearly impossible - yet you did it!
The significant ingredient was Temma Ecker's attention to detail,
her care and concern re our welfare, and her desire to assure our
good experience. Also Kent Weeks expertise and excellence as a lecturer.
Most tours do too much shopping and it's not optional. Yours didn't.
Terrific! Your planning was excellent. It was everything I had hoped
it would be. I loved Egypt, the tour was sensational - even my husband
loved it.
The tour fulfilled all its promises and our expectations.
Loved it. Well worth the money and I am happy I didn't scrimp by
going on a cheaper tour. I had no idea it would be so wonderful.
The contact and discourse with Dr. weeks and other personalities
and experiences you introduced gave an added dimension to the experience
which we couldn't get on our own.
The trip was one of the best we have taken. Good value for the money.
This was by far the best tour we have been on. I feel that the chronological
sequence of the tour enhanced our experience. It met our expectations
and more. I feel we have gained not only in-depth historical knowledge
of the mid-east but insight into their modern culture as well.
I was shocked to learn that a first class trip can be taken to Egypt.
You are to be complimented for organizing and carrying a well planned
tour. We all appreciated your concern for our security.
This "Journey" was everything we hoped it would be.....and more.
Temma, your talent, contacts, organizational ability, attention to
detail and personal warmth were all incredible.
The "strength" of the program was you. You did it all.
We still reflect on that wonderful trip to Egypt. Of all our many
travels, that trip with you - the only tour we have ever taken--was
the most memorable. Ridley Pearson
I saw India, I know Egypt.
The program definitely delivered what it advertised.
The trip was geared to intelligent people looking for a special experience.
The trip was carefully planned and well designed. Each individuals
needs were considered. It was a tremendous growing experience and
I loved it!
My world is much bigger for having been to Egypt.
The tour far surpassed my expectations. I can't think of how it could
have been made more meaningful. The balance between educational and
recreational activities made the trip so rewarding.
Everything we hoped for and more.
A feast of facts and impressions.
Despite what I had learned or read, my preconceived ideas of what
it would be like to experience a third world country never prepared
me for the tremendous impact of actually being there.
Your ears must ring every time we speak of you and our wonderful
trip to Egypt. You gave us a memory for life.
We saw all "the sites" and had wonderful education about them so
this was not a "flatlander going to see" tour.
We gained a better understanding of Arabs and Islam, so hopefully
more tolerance of the differences.
The trip was one of the best we have taken - good value for the money.
This was the experience of my life - a trip that connected me with
people who lived 4000 years ago.
I feel it is safe to travel in Egypt when the trip is well planned.
Each event seemed to eclipse the previous one.
I believe we have gained not only in-depth historical knowledge of
the mid-east, but insight into their modern culture as well.
The trip opened my eyes to the inaccuracies of the world press and
hopefully gave us a better understanding of cultural attitudes in
the area.
Our trip to Egypt was magical. It al worked so well. Thanks for your
careful plans.
We compared our trip to an AMNH tour that cost $1000 more - and concluded
that our (your) tour was better.
We appreciate your presence on the tour and your conscientious efforts
in assuring that everything went smoothly. T.D. Buettel
Best most interesting trip II have ever taken.
A five-star tour.
It was inherently wonderful.
I felt I was being carried through Egypt on a silver pillow.
The overall experience was terrific.
This was an exceptionally stimulating, comfortable and enjoyable
tour - a happy combination of planning.
Have taken tours with other universities - this was far superior.
We all have our own needs and wants - mine were met in more than
full measure. This was better than Smithsonian tours I have been
on.
The trip has left us with a warm glow.
It was like being a guest in the home of a lovely and thoughtful
person.
The planning was superb. I can only imagine the effort it required,
but it was obvious and most appreciated. Thoughtfulness, knowledge
and responsibility made our trip pleasant and meaningful - thanks.
One of the most enjoyable and fascinating trips we have ever taken.
It is a pleasure to be with you and the professional expertise which
you demonstrate so well.
Behind the whole educational and personal experience was a plan which
occupied our time and gave us the fullest educational opportunity.
Your program ran like clockwork.
I sailed down the Nile and the Bible came to life. |
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