Wellbeing

Also this time the desert has made its mark. The friends from Desert Therapy 3 returned from this experience changed, regenerated physically and mentally, and happy. Each of them lived this change differently and the desert gave everyone completely unique sensations. In particular Roberto, who decided to celebrate his birthday with Desert Therapy, claims to have received the best birthday gift from this trip and can’t wait to return.

Actually it was he who gave us something of great value: a testimony of what I have always believed existed. The desert, an arid and hostile place for those who don’t know it, gives joy, happiness and love for life: little right?

NEOS AWARD

Yesterday at the BIT, I received the prestigious NEOS award, which is given each year by a group of travel and tourism journalists to a person who has distinguished themself in that field, for their contributed to the knowledge of travel with human, civil, cultural, ethnological and anthropology experiences.

The winners who have preceded me are highly respected, such as Fosco Marainai, Walter Bonatti, Ettore Mo, Bill Allen, Gianni Minà, Folco Quilici, just to name a few.

Laura Mulassano, a history journalist in this area, placed the Agedes gold cross around my neck, a jewel that traditionally represents the desert.

With me, besides my family, were Anna and Roberto, two of the participants in the last Desert Therapy who gave their testimony of the trip which just ended.

A heartfelt thanks to all.

Desert Therapy at the BIT

From today, the opening day of the BIT (International Tourism Exchange), Desert Therapy will be presented in a corner kindly provided by our sponsor Ferrino in Hall 10. Tomorrow there will be a press conference in the same place and then in the Libra room, followed by the presentation of the prestigious Neos prize that I was awarded by travel and tourism journalists. It is very beneficial for our initiative, and we are awaiting the public during the two days of the fair, Saturday and Sunday, to meet new friends and to give life to future editions of Desert Therapy!

Return from the desert

Here we are back at home after Desert Therapy 3.

The four friends that decided to live the emotions of this trip together with us in the desert were really fantastic. It all began to celebrate the birthday of Roberto, who chose the desert as the place to blow out the candles. And then it was a succession of emotions, discovery and joy. The weather, always very beautiful, gave us unforgettable sunrises and sunsets and days with a blue sky. We found Sola again, the beduino who accompanied our camels in the first edition of Desert Therapy and with him we walked, sang and drank the green mint tea.

Joy accompanied us the whole time, and our cook surpassed himself with delicious dishes. The camp illuminated by lanterns and candles was really impressive and a great calmness surrounded us. Desert Therapy was fantastic also this time.

READY!!!!

Here we are just before the departure. In Milan it is snowing and my thoughts drift to the blue sky and the warm sun of the desert that we meet in two day: we hope.
The travel companions of the previous Desert Therapy have written beautiful letters to our new travellers, warm wishes from the heart that have become a tradition which we read in the evening at camp when we are around the fire looking at the stars with a warm, sweet mint tea in our hand which was prepared by our cammellieri. And we will think about how far away the city feels with all its chaos and the sky which is always grey, cold and gloomy. And the desert with it’s magical silence that covers everything, the framing of our thoughts.

The day before

Here we are once again the day before our departure with Desert Therapy.

It is the usual frenzy, with a thousand things to prepare in a short time: because this time the trip was decided upon only a few days before departure, but this is not a problem for us. On Saturday morning, when we embark on our flight to Cairo, everything is always ready. The weather forecast predicts cooler temperatures than the previous editions, but both us and our clients are equipped properly. And also, the cold in the desert is not the same cold as in Milan! We can expect clear skies and stars and perfect days for walking. Also…there is Roberto’s birthday to celebrate! For the first time, we will blow out the candles on a Desert Therapy journey, and it will not be the only time. In March, when we leave for Egypt, there is another birthday to celebrate in the desert! By the way, there are still two places available for the trip departing March 5 and returning the 13th. You are all invited to the party, do not miss this opportunity!

The COUNTDOWN

Here we are again close to departure for the White Desert, we can’t wait to go back!
Is it the winter, that this year is particularly cold and sad, or the enthusiasm to realize that Desert Therapy is becoming a beautiful reality: the fact is that this adventure has fascinated and inspired from the start. It is the fourth that I will walk between the white pinnacles, for Max and Lauren the third experience. The work to ensure a memorable trip for our new travel companions will no doubt be challenging, as always, but the great satisfaction of every time seeing the eyes of those who come with us change as the desert does it work, is worth more than anything else.

Updates

It was an intense week, full of events. First with Gamma Donna in Torino. It was an interesting meeting with an audience that was very attentive to the story of my challenges, but above all interested in learning about Desert Therapy.
The next day in Milan, there was the inauguration of Wellness Temporary Village, open until February 13: also here Desert Therapy was presented and the images in the videos captivated everyone.
But the most exciting news is that we will return Saturday, February 6th to the White Desert with four people. There are two couples of friends who together have decided to celebrate the birthday of one of them in this magical place. It will be an unforgettable experience and the complete team (with Max and Lauren), will do everything to give life to an truly special edition of Desert Therapy.