7,000 strti.

Dear, sweet, home! Kemet, ta-mery, fertile land, beloved of the gods: I have been dreaming of your river banks and temple gates for many months, and at last I see the great hawk rising in the East. I now return from my dark days in the West, and bring you offerings of gratitude for your eternal welcome.

Em hotep, traveler. You have reached the home of a humble servant, Bentreshy, who glorifies our lady Hathor, she of the magnificent tresses, and lord Khonsu, maker of men's destinies. If you are weary, rest yourself in the courtyard breezes. My library is open to all who visit, so dust off whatever scripts may strike your fancy. If you have come seeking counsel for your dreams, look for me in the Sanatorium at the temple at Iunet, and if you seek the dreams themselves, there are many beds available. If you should need me for any reason, I can often be found in my study, but if by chance I am not home, just pen a message for me and consider yourself welcome to whatever suits your desires. (You can also reach me by !) My home opens to you like the all-embracing arms of Nut. May you have health and life!

Please forgive the boldness of my two cats -- they will flaunt themselves in front of anyone who might be carrying treats. They're really quite loving behind that air of entitlement.
Feel free to pet them, if you like.

Miw:

They are litter mates, brother and sister. Their mother gave birth to them in a gutter behind my study, and I discovered them mewling piteously one evening during a rain storm. The dark one, that's the boy. He can be quite imperious, and equally vocal when he doesn't get his way. Secretly, however, he is frightfully jumpy, and desperate for affection. The lighter, multi-colored female is very sweet-natured, and will patiently bathe her brother every time he interrupts her nap -- which, of course, is often.

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Visit my Gauloise counterpart in Narbo!

Adélaïde Averni
(That's pronounced "Ah-day-lye-eed")

**Image Credits**
Avatar modified by me from The Finding of Moses by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, 1904
Lotus image and fish modified by me from garden wall painting of Nebamun, ca. 14th c. BCE
Long Lotus image modified by me from NYPL picture collection
Hathor cow in reeds courtesy of www.resurrectisis.org
Inner Sanctum images from Amaury Duval's Baigneuse Antique
Cat portrait from Steinlen's painting 'Les Chats'

In The Temple of Khonsu: Under Construction from Ancient Egypt by the Rev. George Trevor, 1863

In The Dreaming Chamber: Incense offering pipe relief from the temple of Dendera (photo with permission from www.ancient-wisdom.co.uk)
Music excerpt from "The Land of the Blessed" by Ali Jihad Racy
Mummy image modified from Dynasty 18 Tomb of Sennutem in Deir el-Medina
Outer Court star background and Musings green stone from www.webweaver.nu
Musings portrait modified from The Pharaoh's Handmaidens by John Collier
Consultation portrait of Tetisheri by Winifred Brunton
Purple starry sky from www.motionworks.com.au
Daydream Supplements image captured from the 1963 film 'Cleopatra'
Also many thanks to Kasia Szpakowska, who generously sent me transliterated copies of the source materials for her book Behind Closed Eyes.

All other images (except gifts/souvenirs) created or photographed by me.
Did I miss anything? Let me know!