Well, here goes....my first adventure into the world of "geek-blogging", as I so mercilessly teased Tim about when he handed me his blog address before traveling to South America last year, but as it turns out it was a pretty cool way to read about his trip...so after I finished begging forgiveness for the mocking, he showed me how to set this baby up!
My best friend Sue, who I grew up across the alley from and have known my whole life, is my travel partner! She has just finished her medical residency and is taking a year off to travel the world and regain her sanity...
Why Egypt? Honestly, we just went to the Lonely Planet section of Chapter's and Egypt appealed to both of us. It's always been a place I have wanted to see...archeology fascinates me and I can't wait to see the temples, pyramids and museums...plus, it fulfilled my other criteria for a vacation; hot weather, and no scary bugs.
We are definitely concerned about the recent civil unrest that is growing in the Muslim world over the Danish cartoons of Mohammed. Fortunately, nothing serious has happened in Egypt as of yet, and they are fiercely protective of their tourist industry so things should be fine. Still though, we're keeping a close eye on the headlines...especially since Sue is Danish. All of the violent protests have been in the surrounding countries; Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine...the only news articles mentioning Egypt are associated with peaceful prayer protests. We are crossing our fingers that it all blows over soon...but just in case, Sue is going to cover her blond locks with a scarf...and for once I'm glad to be a brunette!
ITINERARY
Feb 14 - Leave Calgary for Cairo
Feb 15 - Arrive in Cairo at 5:55pm
Feb 16 - Cairo
Feb 17 - Cairo
Feb 18 - Drive to Bahariya Oasis for 3 day desert safari
Feb 19 - Safari
Feb 20 - Return from Safari and stay overnight in Bahariya
Feb 21 - Drive to Cairo and take a night train to Aswan
Feb 22 - Aswan
Feb 23 - Travel to Abu Simbel and return to Aswan
Feb 24 - 4 day Nile cruise departing from Aswan
Feb 25 - Cruise
Feb 26 - Cruise
Feb 27 - Cruise ends in Luxor.... Celebrate My 30th Birthday!!!!!
Feb 28 - Luxor
Mar 1 - Luxor
Mar 2 - Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh Resort for basking and diving in the Red Sea
Mar 3 - Sharm El Sheikh
Mar 4 - Sharm El-Sheikh
Mar 5 - Sharm El-Sheikh
Mar 6 - Bus to Cairo
Mar 7 - Cairo
Mar 8 - Fly to Calgary 3:55am and arrive in Calgary 3:55pm (Calgary time)
Hopefully everyone enjoys my travel-blog!
Feel free to post comments, I'll still be checking my email so I can be contacted there as well!!
4 comments:
As a bandmate I wanted to be the first to comment on your trip...good luck, play safe, and always remember...the band will miss you! (Thanks for mentioning the mocking on your blog) NW Guitarist :)
Deb it is just Jenny wishing you all the best on your upcoming trip. Ian & loved Egypt and are envious about your trip. If possible go into the pyramid that is open, it will cost you about one American dollar to do it. All the best - Jenny
Hey Deb...That is one nice looking blog. Less than a week and you already have 100 hits. Who knew you were so geeky :>)
Have a great time on your trip. Keep your blog updated if you can because I'm sure many of us will be following your progress.
Take Care
Drummer
Great, I am a paramedic. Do you work at Hospital? You really have a good trip to Egypt. All the best.
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