After a decent breakfast in the Scout Centre of the Arab Region, we left Cairo early at 8 a.m in the morning, as it was planned that we would go straight to Alexandria, where the Egyptians Sea Scouts were already awaiting us. But of course, we couldn't leave Cairo without having seen the Pyramids, even so, our training team was telling us that there was no time...The nicest thing of all was we had our first international communication with each over, and in this way our first conflict-solving practice, which finally led us to the Pyramids, showing our will to work and co-operate together for a fruitful Peace Cruise. In the late afternoon, after having settled down in the Sea Scout Centre in Alexandria, we started with the first training activities, focusing on getting  to know each other. It is already very clear that this is a very challenging project and will become an extraordinary experience with participants from 17 different countries of conflict areas.

Now it is 1 a.m. It is true that we are very tired, but we are going to take a nice walk on the beach. Even though the weather is almost too hot to work during the daytime, it is beautiful at night."

We can assure you all that we are having a very good time ! We had a good breakfast and a morning session on "Group Building" when the news came that our ship, the Black Knight, had just arrived in Alexandria Harbour. Since our accommodation, the Egyptian Sea Scout Centre, is located right at the port, we could just go out and saw it anchoring right in front of us. It was a beautiful view and we all felt that we can hardly wait until we finally start our cruise. But it will be three long more days!

Nevertheless our working session ended successfully and after lunch the Egyptian Scouts took us around in Alexandria on a sightseeing tour. To tell the truth, it was almost too hot, but we still could enjoy it. At night then, after dinner, we could join them in their rehearsal for the Peace Event on Sunday, and they showed us some Egyptian dances.

When we look out now at night in the harbour we can see the boat out there with its lights on. It is magnificent and our excitement grows, but also we are getting a little nervous about everything. We can't wait!"

The Peace Event itself was a great moment, with the participation of the Governor of Alexandria, the President of the Committee of Foreign Affairs of the Egyptian Parliament. The Governor has been a good supporter for supplying the ship in many kinds. Despite the long speeches it was an unforgettable celebration and a perfect start for the Peace Cruise. Finally we were formally congratulated and received the wishes of the Governor who adressed us on behalf of President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt."