Destination: Egypt

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The House of Bondage

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 | By sstolper | Views [4626] | Comments [2]

Let me see if I can paint this extraordinary picture properly. Just yesterday, I rode a train down the Nile Valley to Luxor, which was once known as Thebes, the legendary capital of Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom (think Ramesses and Tutankhamun). Now, ... Read more >

Tags: religion; history; culture

Stethoscopes in Ancient Times?

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 | By nik_and_leon | Views [2133] | Comments [2]

Loud and Proud Americans. A generalisation that goes many miles, as already seen in Istanbul (The Jube on the Bus). We are at Edfu Temple between Aswan and Luxor, a double temple built in the Greco-Roman dynasty around the birth of Christ. One wing ... Read more >

Tags: jubes

Eid Said!

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 | By divebunnie | Views [1470]

"Eid Said, Eid Mubarak" or "Happy Eid" whichever you prefer. So the holy month of Ramadan has come to an end, and my local friends and colleagues are in a celebratory mood. And this year I feel brings all the more cause for celebration.... Read more >

Tags: egypt, eid, ramadan

Egypt… why the name of Carlyn’s photo album is perfect: Once is Enough

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 | By netsy19 | Views [1077]

Remember that feeling before Christmas… that anticipation… like when you were little and couldn’t sleep because you were going to Disneyland the next day? That excitement of wanting to go to bed extra early so the next day will come even sooner? ... Read more >

A felucca, a village & a wedding

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 | By drmitch | Views [1048]

After a late start we caught our felucca for the next stage of our adventure. This single triangular sail flat decked boat was to be our home & transport for the next two days. We were pleasantly surprised to see how large it was, with soft mattress ... Read more >

Tags: felucca, nile, nubian wedding, sailing

Cool Water, Scorched Earth

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 | By coffeedrop | Views [608]

One word describes Dahab: Paradisal. And to no surprise, my first intention of only two days here has turned into six, as I have been practically hypnotized by its idyllic, tranquil vibe, and have spent many an hour on pillows by the water side, smoking ... Read more >

Egypt Encompassed

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 | By mattso | Views [522]

Well I've been and come back already! Yes so sorry. The idea of updating this journal was made with good intent but when the practicality dawned on me, I just couldn't get it done. Either lack of close internet cafes, being utterly exhausted at the end ... Read more >

Mexican Taxi Stand-Off

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 | By eastbound | Views [296]

Day 9 – SAT - 22/9/12 – Wadi Rum, Jordan : Dahab, Egypt via Eilat, Israel and Taba, Egypt borders. After a staple Middle East breakfast of boiled eggs, pita, marmalade, juice and fruit we headed off to cross the desert in the ... Read more >

Coffee Forfeit

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 | By ashlee | Views [204]

I can't compete any more. They win! tHey don't want me around, I won't be. They get mad at me because I'm not part of hte group when others are around but don't they see that they are making me this way? We're doing ministry. We're all going to coffee ... Read more >