Destination: Egypt

Walk like an Egyptian - Dig do burn bury

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 | By nadscol | Views [1486] | Comments [1]

Then it was off out into the desert….a new adventure starts...We drove out to a truck stop type place which seemed to be in the middle of nowhere to meet out drivers and to get different cars. We certainly attracted a lot of attention. I think we were ... Read more >

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Walk like an Egyptian - Eau de Donkey

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 | By nadscol | Views [1150] | Comments [2]

I was up before sunrise today for our hot air balloon ride. Hot air ballooning has never really been one of those things that I have craved doing. I have to admit that I sort of classed it as a little to tame for my inner adrenaline junkie- however ... Read more >

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Egypt - Cairo

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 | By irenecabay | Views [828] | Comments [1]

I've been back from Egypt for over a week now and am amazed at how I could live without wrist watch, cell phone (any phone), daily access to computer, radio, TV for nearly a month - all the so-called conveniences - and was quite relaxed and happy and ... Read more >

Walk like an Egyptian- In the middle of the Nile

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 | By nadscol | Views [1097]

Finally some relaxation! Well sort of. After the worlds most frustrating and bladder stretching journey we arrived in Aswan feeling gross. Thankfully Khaled, the best tour leader on the planet (this is a guy who knows people!) had a minivan waiting ... Read more >

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Walk like an Egyptian- The Overnight Train

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 | By nadscol | Views [931]

This one deserves its own story. The overnight train- definitely not something I would ever care to repeat.   We had our very long day exploring the exciting and wonderful sites of Cairo. This was exhausting (especially due to the heat) and ... Read more >

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Egypt - Dahab

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 | By irenecabay | Views [684]

From Luxor we flew to Dahab in the south Sinai, just 18 kilometres across the Sea of Arabia (Red Sea). We can see Saudi Arabia.  The people here are so laid back.  It is a diving community and my dive instructor said 70% of the people are ... Read more >

Walk like an Egyptian- Pyramids, the Sphinx and King Tut

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 | By nadscol | Views [2228] | Comments [1]

An early morning and we were off to see the sights. First was the best- the pyramids. Here I had one of those “I really can’t believe I’m here” moments. It was breath taking, brilliant, wonderful… I could go on forever. Because we got there early I ... Read more >

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The Blue Mosque

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 | By damonlk | Views [1319]

The Blue Mosque is named for the tiles, imported from Istanbul during the days of Ottoman rule, that decorate its interior walls. Every surface is covered with flowers and floral motifs and the simple but elegant exterior contrasts markedly ... Read more >

Egypt

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 | By w4michael | Views [881] | Comments [2]

March–April 2009 After purchasing my visa upon arrival at Cairo International Aiport ($15), and getting stamped in, I took a taxi into the city and checked into a downtown hotel. Although I quite liked the hotel, it felt a little separated from the ... Read more >

Egypt - Luxor

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 | By irenecabay | Views [543]

  After a few days in Aswan we took a 3 hour train ride to Luxor to meet up with Len & Michaela.   In Luxor we went to the Valley of the Kings, but the best tombs were closed for repairs - they ARE old and with all the tourist traffic ... Read more >

Walk like an Egyptian- the initial maddness!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 | By nadscol | Views [1032]

Egypt, first impression- this place is absolutely mental. We arrived in Cairo excited about what was to come. We were met at the airport by a really helpful guy from Geckos who helped us get our visa and then went to get our luggage. My bag, of course, ... Read more >

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EGYPT

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 | By dianne_peter | Views [794]

After a stop over in Amman we arrived in Cairo to a noise level that was a shock to the ear drums.17 million people in Cairo whom all appear to be on the road today tooting their car horns.It was something I had never seen or heard before but of course ... Read more >

Egypt - Aswan

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 | By irenecabay | Views [562]

  We started our journey in Aswan, the south of Egypt.  We stayed in a nice little hotel (Keylany Hotel) that may have needed some upgrading and repairs, but the room was clean and the staff was absolutely exceptional.   We were ... Read more >

Giza

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 | By damonlk | Views [1168] | Comments [1]

At the south-eastern edge of the Giza plateau, not exactly in the shadow of the pyramids but certainly close enough for the sky to be dominated by their impossibly massive forms, are the remains of the city that once housed the 60,000 odd workers ... Read more >

Gallery: Egypt

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 | By dianne_peter | Photo Gallery