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Published: February 27th 2010
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From Aswan to Cairo on another overnight train...not as pleasant as on the first ride but manageable. A terrible meal this time and the train rattled and shook a LOT...too much to sleep well . Oh Well...
Back in Cairo a brief revisit of the Citidal of Saladin and it was even more remarable this time. The domes are truly fantastic on the inside ... the photos are good and I look forward to showing them when I return. When I was there the first time I realize that I was quite zonked by the jet lag and it was a bit of a blurred memory so to return was fine .
Off we went to the Khan a Kalily Market and Islamic Cairo . I don't know why , but Ramone was really reluctant about this area . I think it may be because he is a Copic Christian of firm resolve . Whatever . The group went on to the hotel after lunch and I stayed to soak up a bit more of Cairo . Travelling with the group has been good but you know me I do enjoy my meandering on my own . I also need to sit in sidewalk cafes journelling and watching people . There isn't enough time for that on a tour unless you take the time...and I do ...and it is acceptable ......I think!
That night we were treated to quite a spectacular thunder and lightening storm ... something that is very rare in Cairo . It rained a GREAT deal flooding roads and even parts of the Metro . The internet and cell phone connections were down for @ 4 hours . It had real impact .We had to change our driving route out of town the next morning because of flooded roads .
Yesterday we were at Mount Sinai and I attemped to climb to the top ... right ... I ended up going as far as I could on a camel (I am getting the hang of riding those beasts) and then tried the 736 steps to the summit...naaah... I surrenderd at 100meters from the top deciding it wasn't worth it . The steps are steep and going down was scary enough in the light I didn't want to do it after sunset . Besides My barreries quit on the camera as did the second set with me . I took it as and omen .
This Morning we spent in St Katherine's monastery and it is a place I wish we had had more time in in . The history and the ambiance were pleasing to me . Oh well , I have decided I will suggest to GAP that 24 hours there might become an optional excursion as there is a hotel/respite available.
And now we are at a resort on the Red Sea soaking up the sunshine and enjoying a space with NO sound of cars or mass population . It is a bit of paradise . Tonight I plan on eating fresh fish grilled outdoors and possibly having a beer or two ...Life is Good.
Tomorrow we take a ferry to Jordon and the next stage of the journey .
Hope all is well . Keep in touch and do add your name at the end of your comments so I know who is reading .Take care.
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judith
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hi from vermont
Pamela, Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I am enjoying your travel log and pictures. Take care and as it keeps snowing here, I am liking this journey to Cairo and now Jordon! Judith