+++Vitalise Holidays
Vitalise Holidays is part of Vitalise and organises holidays for visually impaired people and sighted guides.
++In the footsteps of the Pharaohs
Sighted guide Christine Wyatt describes her trip to Egypt with Vitalise Holidays in January.
“I have been on a number of Vitalise Holidays but the recent Nile Cruise was one of the best. We saw amazing sights; huge temples and giant statues dating back to 1,500 BC, paintings on ceilings and walls as bright as when they were first done; walls covered with engravings telling, in symbols and pictures, of the life and times of the ancient Pharaohs. We entered tombs that long ago had housed these great Kings. In contrast it was lovely to relax on board as we sailed gently down the Nile between palm trees, with the sand of the desert stretching beyond.
One morning we were awoken before dawn to visit the two immense temples dedicated to Rameses II and his Queen at Abu Simbel. They were rescued from the rising waters of the Nile after the building of the new Aswan Dam. Our early start was rewarded as the sun rose over the desert and the golden light illuminated the towering statues. Later we witnessed an amazing mirage shimmering over the sand as we returned to the boat.
We saw beautiful sunsets, learned how papyrus and perfume is made, visited an alabaster factory, learned how the ancient Egyptians cut and moved the massive stones used for buildings. The evenings were a time to relax and enjoy the lively entertainment. Once again I met new and interesting people and made new friends.
Sighted guiding challenges me to be more aware of my surroundings. I find I absorb more and remember more as I describe what I am seeing - colours, textures and impressions take on much more significance.”
++Be a sighted guide
We still have openings for sighted guides on:
Hidden Cuba 6-17 September 2009
Treasures of Turkey 12-22 November 2009
These are just two of the many sighted guiding opportunities we have in 2009. Contact the Holidays Team for more information.
++A great gift
Why not treat a friend or loved one to a Vitalise Holidays Gift Voucher to redeem against the cost of their next holiday? They are worth £25 and make a really original and practical gift for holidaymakers and sighted guides alike.
++More information
For more information about Vitalise Holidays or becoming a sighted guide, call 0845 330 0149, email
viholidays@vitalise.org.uk or visit
www.vitalise.org.uk/holidays
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