Sinai: Ancient Monastery, Tombs and Camels


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October 19th 2016
Published: June 11th 2017
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The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands. - Sir Richard Burton We were met this morning at 7:30 by our guide Ebad and driver Hassem, for our "Egyptian Desert Experience" day tour. We munched on our breakfast boxes as we drove out of Dahab. We had to bring our passports with us as we pass into UN controlled territory and they check visas. There are numerous... Read Full Entry



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Our excellent lunchOur excellent lunch
Our excellent lunch

What a feast! There was soup and chicken too.
My camel Sim-simMy camel Sim-sim
My camel Sim-sim

With Abdullah
Susan ready to go on ShakespeareSusan ready to go on Shakespeare
Susan ready to go on Shakespeare

Yes that was the camel's name!
View from top of camelView from top of camel
View from top of camel

Our guide Ebad is walking in front.
Nawamis Nawamis
Nawamis

Over 6000 year old tombs



20th October 2016

Lori, Hildegard and Barb are enjoying your blog too.
20th October 2016

You are getting to be a pro!
20th October 2016

Susan you can now become a full fledged tour guide who amazes with her Arabic!

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