Wow, this is amazing to me. I have this image in my mind of a younger @barge, who is full of eager anticipation and cannot wait to move from one area to the next to see the massive pyramids and Pharaonic remains! This is one of my dreams to be able to explore the magic of Egypt. The Nile itself would be worth the trip. I am not so sure I would be as brave as @barge and dangle my feet in the water though.

I can only imagine at times the TP guards must have been a hindrance, despite how you handled it, cool and collected. I would have been irritated myself. I would also want peace and quiet while looking at ancient remains. (what a buzz kill)

I was filled with jubilation while reading this, and I admit, I found it kind of funny that you were so protected and catered to lol.

One question, because this is a topic of interest for me. Can you elaborate on what you mean with (benign ET thought energy)?