Journey with Moses: 14 Outlandish Adventures

Author: Qiu Yixin
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Basically, I always travel with imagination. Because, my travels often take me to uncivilized areas—either deserts, jungles, or ancient ruins—so, without imagination, it might be quite dull. Take the time I traveled to the Sinai Peninsula for the archaeological dig of Moses' "Exodus," for example. The sun was blazing overhead, and the surroundings were either stony deserts or bare mountains. Without imagination, the highlights would be: Bravely entering Iran—deep into the Shia part of the Islamic world; uncovering the secrets of the Islamic Empire of Khomeini, meeting the "Holy Warriors"—my guide, Museen; passing through the border of Iraq requires a blood test for AIDS—my experience at the Iraqi border; the untold stories of "One Thousand and One Nights"—an archaeological journey through Babylon, Assyria, and Sumerian civilizations; climbing Mount Sinai, beware of camels tricking you into paying—actually walking the route of Moses' "Exodus"; entering Egypt—the great guide Arthur.