Lois Greste

I feel incredible angst about my colleagues, leaving them behind, amidst all of this relief I still feel a sense of concern, a real sense of worry because... if it's right for me to be free, then it's right for all of them to be free.

The sense of euphoria, of optimism is so overwhelming, what's very clear is that... for Egypt too this is a big step forward. I think everyone has acknowledged that this is a very important moment and I just hope Egypt keeps going down this path with the others.

It was pretty difficult to take it in, that this was really going to happen, but then a couple of hours later we got a call from Peter Greste to say that Peter Greste in the airport and about to hop onto the plane.

Juris suggested I put him over my knee and give him a whack. by Lois Greste

Juris suggested I put him over my knee and give him a whack.

He said :' You're going... the embassy's coming, they'll be here in an hour, so get your stuff and go,'.

I can't tell Lois Greste that real mix of emotions that was boiling inside, it's a relief and excitement but also real, real stress at having to say goodbye to my colleagues and friends, the people who have really become family inside that prison.