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Tag Archives: Egypt 2019
On the Mend
Monday Mike was right. He said this virus wouldn’t last and it hasn’t. I spent a day brewing it (Saturday when we went to work on site), a day nursing it (yesterday) and today I’m recovering from it. I haven’t … Continue reading
Home from Egypt!
Wednesday Last night was a very long and tiring night. Our airport transfer arrived promptly at 7pm to take us to Cairo Airport in good time for our 11pm flight. As we approached the airport, we got emails to say … Continue reading
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Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Egypt 2019
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Just Waiting
Tuesday It’s a case of letting the big wait begin, but that was 3 and a half hours ago.We checked out of our hotel room at 12noon and Jess and I went to hang out at in the hotel lobby … Continue reading
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Tagged Cairo, Cairo review, Egypt 2019, Oasis Hotel
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My First Uber Ride Was in Cairo
Monday Today I ‘ubered’ for the first time! We decided to catch an uber to an area that had some supermarkets. The uber drivers regularly do not speak English. Our uber took a bit of time to get to us … Continue reading
End of Egypt Tour
Sunday Today saw the end of our Egypt Tour. All our fellow travellers headed off to their respective countries. A few of us remain behind as our flights were not today. I was cold last night and slept badly until … Continue reading
Back to Cairo
Saturday The day began at 4:15am. We finished packing and were in the hotel lobby by 4:55am. All inclusive means cappuccino was available at that early hour! I had adjusted to the building tremor and had a relatively good night. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cairo, Cairo market, Egypt 2019, Egyptian museum
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Samra Bay Hotel – Hurghada – Egypt
Friday This is quite a place. It’s a large picturesque resort on the Red Sea. When we drove up last night, it was far bigger and more elaborate than we ever expected. And it’s ‘all inclusive’ including drinks. As soon … Continue reading
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Valley of the Kings to Hurghada
Thursday Today has been a L-O-N-G day. We checked off the river boat at 6-45am and got on the bus for a day of touring. We pulled into our hotel in Hughada at just after 9pm. The highlight has to … Continue reading
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Cruising Down the Nile…
Tuesday It is the last day of 2019 and we have spent it on the Nile, moored at Aswan as well as cruising down the river. We are on our way to Luxor… We had a relatively good night, although … Continue reading
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Aswan
Monday Today has been a long day but we have finally arrived at our good ship Stephanie! It’s a river boat and we are currently docked at Aswan on the Nile. We had a leisurely breakfast before packing up and … Continue reading
All Pyramidded Out!
Sunday Today has been quite a day! We’ve just arrived back from a coach tour round Cairo and we took in a lot, including their main pyramids. I took a photo and it was a favourite. Then I took others … Continue reading
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The Lighter The Better
Friday Today has arrived. We are going to Egypt! 🌵🐪 I have to admit I woke with some trepidation but now I am excited! It’s going to be an adventure. As far as packing goes, the lighter the better. My … Continue reading
Planning for Egypt
Thursday Boxing Day. My sister’s birthday. This morning, around 7am, the Swellendam family headed home. It was sooo good to see them and I am so glad they came. We’ll see them sometime after the new year, once we’ve got … Continue reading