My Vacation in Ruins

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February 24th 2016

Published: February 29th 2016

Now, please don’t get worried it is just a title; nothing has been ruined on this trip (yet). Luxor is full of ruins, temples, monuments, tombs and more ruined stuff than one can imagine. It is an amazing place and we did more than I think any of us expected to do. After a wonderful night’s sleep in a bed with sheets, in a building with plumbing no less, we had a leisurely breakfast and coffee... Read Full Entry

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Brendan Vermillion

bvchef

Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info

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1st March 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Hot Chicken Soup and Hot Air Balloons
This leg of your journey seemed quite pleasant compared to the wild west of your first part. While you may have been "templed, tombed and ruined", you also had a memorable meal, your first hot-headed balloon ride, luxurious lounging on a pool in the Nile, and came to appreciate your decision not to felucca it for days--well-done. Love those tomb paintings and carvings--still so clear and vibrant!

1st March 2016

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

The leg is done
This leg of the trip was quite different from some of the others. It is always nice to have some rest after a marathon adventure. Looking back I can honestly say that I wouldn't have changed much about this trip. It was spot on to what I wanted.

1st March 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Lucky in Luxor
Sounds like the crowds are down, some hotels closed but that sounds like lucky you to me. To score a pic on a fine day like this with no one around has gotta be grand. Now the balloon flight over the Valley of the Kings...is it definitely a must way to go?

1st March 2016

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Wandering Alone on the Avenue of Shpinx
We were very lucky in Luxor. Being taller than most I am usually able to shot pictures above crowds, but you are right. There would be no way to take this shot with crowds of people. Have you and Denise been to Egypt?

1st March 2016

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Overload
Hi Brendan Yes I can see all,the history , info and ruins would give anyone overload... And good tip about the felucca trip, I like a boat ride on my travels so good to hear that 4 hours was enough... Wolves in Egypt ??? Every traveller need some downtime , reading and relaxing by the pool . Look forward to the next episode of your adventures. Lynne

1st March 2016

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

We certainly did it all
I am glad you are following along with us on this trip. Are you planning on heading this way? I would highly recommend it. I enjoy a boat ride, but this one didn't go anywhere. No wind, no go. Thanks for the comments, I very much appreciate them.

1st March 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Wandering Alone on the Avenue of Sphinx
We were in Ethiopia when the Arab Spring began in Tunisia and been somewhat discouraged from venturing to Egypt since then due to unrest in that country. But your reports that it is now safe put it back on the radar to do so. Be safe Brendan and enjoy the ride.

2nd March 2016

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I hope you will be able to visit
I think you would enjoy the country as well as the people. This was a great trip and I am glad I was able to share it with friends around the world.

11th February 2019

Jeffrey Cox
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What animal is represented
Interesting to see a possible Scarf around the animals neck , was it not always hot those days ? I wonder if you felt a little like Indiana Jones while in the tombs? Thank you for yet another interesting & educational trip that you have shared!

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