Stewart Says ...
If It's Tuesday, It Must Be. . .
09/26/04
Yes, I am back from my whirlwind nutsy trip around the world--passing through or visiting 23 countries on 5 continents in 15 days! Only I would take on such an exhausting and hectic pace, and then live to be cranky about it!
The reason I undertook such a momentous task was because I am still uncertain about the events at the end of this October before the US elections. If my worst information comes true, then it may be likely that no travel will be possible from the US for a while. Therefore, I felt a need to get to as many places as possible and speak to as many people as I could before that possibility became a fact.
After passing through southern Norway, I arrived in peaceful Copenhagen for an 18 hour visit sponsored by a wonderful Danish singer whose personality is as marvelous as her voice. I embarrassed myself at the airport by asking for Euros at the Exchange instead of Kroners. Apparently, Denmark is sticking to their currency for now although I doubt that will last too long. My lecture in a tiny bookshop was packed with doubtful Danes who were respectful but questioned everything about the future. I met a wonderful lady there who has an ashram in India where I may be speaking next year. In all, it was a pleasant experience and I plan to return there someday to do a full seminar.
Then it was off to Germany where there was absolutely no passport control and my luggage was already waiting for me at the carousel--that was German efficiency which did not happen anywhere else. My sponsor was a Korean adoptee from Luxembourg who arranged a mini seminar in Frankfurt. People came from as far away as Austria and Greece. It was blazing hot (of course!) and I lost a few pounds.
My event here brought back memories of the seminars I have done previously in Germany and it was interesting to see that things have changed over the years. In 2005, American troops are required by a 1945 agreement to leave Germany, allowing that nation to seriously rebuild its army. Germans are not American-friendly these days and the EU will be a formidable force to counter US actions in the near future, i.e., Rothschilds vs. Windsors.
A mind-blowing 3 hour drive to Luxembourg in the dark and rain was a bit unnerving. I still can't believe that we made it in one piece! For a nation as orderly as Germany, the road system is confusing, indirect, and disjointed. Oversoul really got me through that one! However, Luxembourg was very lovely and the Reptilian royal family there has all types of lizard-like statues honoring their history. I was told that this tiny country had once been bigger but that territory had been taken from them by neighbors. So, I gently suggested that Luxembourg invade Belgium to reclaim its former glory!
After another hair-raising drive back to Frankfurt, I began my African adventure after a quick pass of Switzerland. It was a bit scary being in Libya and seeing Tripoli all lit up along the coastline. Visions of terrorist missiles and Khadafi-sponsored actions entertained my thoughts.
I must say that the view of the lake in the Congo where dinosaurs are said to have been spotted over the years was amazing! The dark depths seemed to verify that this was a place of mystery and unknown creatures. It was disappointing to see the bleak mountains of Zambia and the barren countryside of Zimbabwe where a brutal dictator now reigns over a terrified population. There is absolutely no petrol in the country and bandits are rampant. Botswana seemed like a lunar landscape where the sands of the Kalahari Desert rule over all that attempt at life there.
South Africa is a place of many faces. However, despite the alleged elimination of Apartheid, Whites are still in control under an aging Mandela, and Blacks constantly mob stopped cars for money and to sell wares. I had to stay in a neighborhood behind locked gates and alarms where every street had a guard shack with armed security personnel.
My sponsor here was a female journalist who in the past, had been threatened by police for what she may write. My time here was also brief and I could see where distinct lines are drawn between Whites, Blacks, and Asians in a country that still does not know itself and continues to be a pawn of the wealthy brokers who play one against the other for their own benefit. It is not comforting to go to the airport and see a sign on the entry way that says, Enter At Your Own Risk. Well, I had to leave, so I took my chances!
After a brief swirl through Swaziland, Mozambique (I liked it!) and Madagascar, I finally arrived in Singapore where the people were friendly and helpful despite extremely strict behavioral laws that could get you executed quite easily. The airport in Singapore is easily navigated and is a marked contrast to the congestion and poverty I noted in nearby Indonesia.
Finally, I made my way back to Australia for the second time this year. I always work hard there and thankfully the weather in Perth was cool. I stay at the compound/home called The Science of Compassion where I am treated like royalty and have the most magnificent Swiss hosts and chefs! Aussies tend to be a bit abrupt and stand-offish, but they warm up once they know you. They mostly realize that their country is under the complete control of the US and the people resent this, even though their government openly sides with all US policies in the world. Australia appears to be a huge, isolated experiment where the people are used as guinea pigs for things that are then brought elsewhere.
I do love and appreciate all of my Australian friends who are very much like family to me. It is my hope that these people Down Under will take their power back and not allow the removal of the herbs and supplements that they need.
Finally, it was off to Hong Kong where my wonderful wife, Janet, was already waiting for me. I spoke at the exclusive Kee Club where the likes of Mick Jagger and Dionne Warwick hang out. The audience there was a bit reserved, but I did meet with some incredible people who have interesting connections. Hong Kong, which is now under the control of the People's Republic of China, is growing straight up into the sky as extremely tall skyscrapers fill the limited land supply. The people are very helpful and friendly for the most part, although cab drivers can sometimes be unethical.
I want to thank the owners of the Kee Club for their tremendous hospitality and friendship. The incredible Italian chef worked wonders in the kitchen and I highly recommend that anyone who can visit there, sample the dinner menu.
Leaving Hong Kong was a nightmare that will be told at another time. Suffice to say that planes were overbooked and little considerations were given to US passengers. But after a long flight over Taiwan, Japan, Alaska, and the Yukon Territories yes, I actually flew over Canada and they couldn't stop me!!) we arrived back home exhausted but intact.
I want to thank all the readers for their patience in waiting for website updates and news information. We do our best to serve you, but when we travel it is always difficult to be regular with postings.
I also want to mention here that in all countries, immigration/passport control was an easy process, making nasty Canada the only country in the world that has caused me any difficulty.
I highly recommend Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines as superb in their service, courtesy, and humanistic treatments of passengers. SAS was a bit cold and clinical, while United Airlines was a complete disaster. I will write more about this another time.
It is good to be back. Despite the politics of it all, The USA is still my home and I appreciate its amenities. Because we have so many wonderful things here, it is sad to see how it is being run. Other countries, although also deeply controlled, seemed to be more humanitarian than the US. I hope that we can make positive changes here for everyone and truly make the world a global heaven. Let's all do our deprogramming, release work, and Oversoul communications to make it so.
Soon it will be time for the Second Annual Expansions Conference. I look forward to seeing many of you there. You have plenty of time to still register. It will be an event you will never forget! See you there!
Stewart A. Swerdlow
