I have just arrived back after Haj 2008.
Every moment of it was superb and great .
It was a totally difference experience and far much greater and better than i had expected or aniticipated.
With more than 25 million people participation in Haj , there was no concern for security or accomodation or any other thing.
Haj can very well be defined as a religious camping trip.
Where you leave your house , leave your clothing and just stay in AHRAM , and pray to GOD almighty.
It was an enjoyable trip and seems no different than a camping trip .
but a religious camping trip :d