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Wind, Sand & Stars

Specialists in the Sinai Desert & Environments
Specialists in Tribal Environments

Quotes From Schools

"I had a wonderful week and the trip exceeded my expectations…..our leader added enormously to my enjoyment of the trip. She is so knowledgeable and her relationship with the Bedouin is an inspiration. Your company organised everything so efficiently that we had a perfect balance of safety and adventure. My memories of the Sinai will always be very precious." 
Karen Rivlin, Friends of Godolphin & Latymer, 2007

"I would like to thank you for organizing the most incredible trip. I had the most amazing week, so much so that I struggled to put it into words once home again….it was a once in a lifetime trip that will never be forgotten"
Sophia Hanger, Godolphin & Latymer School - pupil, 2007

The students and I thoroughly enjoyed our 18 days in Egypt. It was a deeply touching and satisfying experience that we will never forget. I am also particularly grateful to Wind, Sand and Stars for the excellent organisation of the transport and logistical aspects of the trip.
Nick Fair, Gordonstoun School Expedition 2006

"You win the prize for creating a safe, challenging and memorable experience."
Kevin Richards, Head of Geography, Marlborough College

"What a wonderful week it was! Each of us fell in love with and found something special in the desert."
Sally Morse, The Dragon School - staff

"Nobody can explain the magic of Sinai, the desert at night, the stars, the Bedouin. It is a wonderful journey."
Clare Duncan, The Godolphin and Latymer School - pupil

"The visit to Sinai is an experience of a lifetime, quite unlike any other school venture."
Margaret Rudland, The Godolphin and Latymer School - head

"I cannot think of a more complete experience for youngsters; desert, mountains, coral reef; the Bedouin; Judaism, Christianity and Islam."
Geoff Cocksworth, Head of RS, King's College Canterbury

"I lost my heart with Hussein and his mountains. Watching him was a humbling inspiration. He melts into the landscape, knows every rock, watches every little movement and walks straight and full of dignity with his embracing aura. We felt his deep tenderness in his awesome silence.
I fell in love with the depth of his humanity, with his silent, selfless, all embracing generous and warm presence. There is no doubt that he is a superior man of great but quiet intelligence, whose passion for his harsh surroundings made us all learn so much about him and ourselves. It was a gift to be with him"
Farzaneh Pirouz, August 2005

"My staff cannot praise you enough for all that you did to make the Sinai trip such a success. Thank you for looking after them all so well."
Jean Scott, South Hampstead High School - head

"I enjoyed it more than I can possibly say."
Lottie Kelley, South Hampstead High School - pupil

"After spending countless nights around the campfire staring at the stars, how can life ever be the same again?"
Andrew Roland-Price, 1997 Summer Expedition

"It was an utterly unique experience that I'll never forget. I would love to come again!"
Theo Wolfe, 1998 Summer Expedition

"I have looked on scenery as a strange and on scenery more grand, but on scenery at once so strange and so grand I have never looked and probably never shall again"
Dean Stanley, Sinai 1864

"Each of us fell in love with, and found something special in, the desert."
Sally Morse, The Dragon School

"Your relationship with the Bedouin is very special. Your respect for them is obvious and theirs for you."
Dr David Beverley, Medical Expedition

"I think I must be dreaming, I'm 67, and on top of Mount Sinai. I am so happy."
Louise Kelly, Deaf and Hearing Peoples' Journey

"A unique opportunity to explore the wonder of our ancient past and our spiritual legacy."
The Very Reverend Dr John Moses, the Dean of St Paul's

"It is a completely different experience - something my pupils will never forget. You use your experience and expertise to create such a stimulating journey."
Geoff Cocksworth, The Kings School, Canterbury

"Warm in your saleeping bag as you gaze up at the stars, in the background the murmur of the Bedouin and the crackle of the campfire. As the last flame dies to an ember, only the moon and stars light up the vast desert.
In the morning you wake up to the pale blue sky, the warmth of the sun, and the stillness of the wilderness. The Bedouin are already awake and laughing. The fire is coaxed into life, and the first kettle is boiling."
Mike Gerrard, Travel Writer