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December 18th 2008
Alexandria, A Melding of Cultures Over Time Despite planning to tour Alexandria independently, we broke down yesterday and booked a private guide and driver for a half day tour of Graeco Roman Alexandria through the “wise” hotel concierge. We had a very early start to the day after only getting about three hours sleep! So when Mama Canuck can’t sleep, she blogs! Because we had ... read more

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more

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The Travelling Canucks live in Vancouver, Canada. Staying in great places, visiting interesting sights and meeting fascinating people is what we love about travelling. Check out our blogs: One week relaxing on Nova Scotia's seashore, October 2013. Three week independent tour of Morocco, September/October 2012. One week relaxing on Nova Scotia's seashore, October 2012. Three week independent tour of Turkey, September/October 2012. Two week driving tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore, August/September 2011. Two week driving tour of the Canadian Mari... full info

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