People told us we were crazy to go to Egypt at this time. They were wrong. Despite the fact that Egypt has been in the news lately; first with the Arab Spring and now with some protests about depictions of the Profet Mohammed, it is important to remember that these problems have not involved the major tourist areas of Giza, Aswan, Luxor and the Red Sea. Even in Cairo …
I forgot to mention, that on the way to the Valley of the Kings, we passed Carter’s headquarters that is open for visits….maybe next time. So, after lunch it was off to the Temple of Karnak. Luxor is a lot cleaner than Cairo, but it also doesn’t have the same crowds. We passed the Winter Palace where many rich and famous people have stayed. It was gorgeous. As we …
I forgot to mention, that on the way to the Valley of the Kings, we passed Carter’s headquarters that is open for visits….maybe next time. So, after lunch it was off to the Temple of Karnak. Luxor is a lot cleaner than Cairo, but it also doesn’t have the same crowds. We passed the Winter Palace where many rich and famous people have stayed. It was gorgeous. As we …
By 6:30am my hubby and I were on the sundeck watching life at the side of the Nile unfold. People were already working in the fields before the day became too hot. My chest felt a bit wheezy. I don’t know if I was reacting to dust in the air or not. My stomach also felt a bit heavy, there was definitely signs of a digestive disturbance in the …