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1st March 2016

Shelley and Scott
Michele Hutchinson and Scott Maberley

"templed out"
A common illness that can occur anywhere in the world, glad you discovered the remedy by sitting by the pool. Had a few hits of this illness over our travels. Agree completely with your rant on selfie sticks, the occasional selfie you can handle but it is the ones that live in front of the camera that is hard to handle. Great blog and photos once again

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

2nd March 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Templed out
Yes, too much of a good thing. Plus in Egypt you learn or much history- or get reacquainted with it that the facts have filled your head and then so many temples you feel sensory overload. Anyway we survived. We are ready to banish selfie sticks from the world.

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

1st March 2016

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Up and away
Love the ballon photos , guys. You certainly have had a great trip in Egypt with such a range of experiences...and so well documented for those of us sitting at home by the fireside. Look forward to the Jordan blogs. Lynne

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

1st March 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Up and Away
Egypt has so much to offer and we've tried to sample a bit of all of it. Enjoy the fireside. See you soon.

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

1st March 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Ancient ancient Egypt
This is the sort of image that must take you way way back to the might of Ancient Egypt. I can only imagine the thrill and awe wandering through Luxor...but to be truthful I can't really imagine how good it must be to be there!

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1st March 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ancient ancient Egypt
The thrill and awe makes us speechless. It is hard to understand what you are looking at and realize you are reading and communicating with ancient civilizations. Simply amazing. Thanks for your comments.

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29th February 2016

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I've enjoyed reading your blogs about Egypt...
I hope it encourages others to visit soon. Linda and I enjoyed our brief time there. I agree that having a guide enriches the experience.

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1st March 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Enjoyed reading Egypt
When Dave and I travel we often hire a guide for a few hours and sometimes we don't. In Egypt if you didn't have a guide you would certainly miss so much because you would not understand what you were looking at with the carvings. The history is fascinating. Thanks for following along.

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

29th February 2016

Billie OLeary
non-member comment

great pics
As always, the pics are wonderful and make me so envious of you guys. Thanks for sharing not only the pics but the narrative. Looks like another spectacular experience from your bucket list.

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29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great pics
Thanks Billie, Egypt was a good trip. Always good to get in a balloon and get perspective. The Luxor area had a lot to offer. So many temples and tombs and so little time.

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

29th February 2016

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

Jealous again!
Now I really want to see the Egyptian Museum. I also always worry when I go to these huge museums that lack proper facilities. Many of the artifacts that belong to the museum or the local people are on display in a place like London or New York - if the home museum can demonstrate proper care, then they should be returned, but if not, I say keep them preserved wherever they can by people who actually care about the pieces. Oh, and love love love the food dish descriptions!!!

From Blog: Cairo: Crowds, The Pyramids and Chefs!

29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Jealous
The food was amazing. We love to absorb a culture via food and music. This trip has been exceptionally good at that. The new museum will be finished sooner than later and they will be properly stored. Expected completion 2018.

From Blog: Cairo: Crowds, The Pyramids and Chefs!

29th February 2016

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

Amazing history!
I am jealous. Alexandria is one of the cities I would love to visit, particularly for the library.

From Blog: Alexandria: Conquests, discoveries and who turned off the Death Star?

29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Amazing history
Alexandria should be added to your list of places to go. The library knocked our socks off. It is truly well done.

From Blog: Alexandria: Conquests, discoveries and who turned off the Death Star?

29th February 2016

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

Felluca memories
In 1982 I and 4 others hired a Felluca for a 5 day sail from Aswan to Luxor... just a fabulous time .. eating and sleeping on the boat... stopping by villages and temples along the way.... and risking the dreaded bilharzia (schistosomiasis) worm infection by swimming off the boat (well it was hot and the water was great). Thanks for the flashback! Valley of the Kings a real treat... but no balloons back then!

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Felluca memories
We entertained the idea of a 3 day trip on a Felluca but in the end didn't do it. We think we made the right decision for us. Glad we are providing you some memories.

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

29th February 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

TBers in heaven!
I've so enjoyed reading your and Brendan's blogs in tandem--wonderful, different perspectives. Lovely, luxurious Luxor--four days in one spot, filled with your fill of exotic Egyptian temples, lounging around the pool, sailing down the Nile and up, up and away in a hot-air balloon. That sounds like a fine vacation! So glad you're both learning a lot and relaxing--perfect!

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29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

TBers in heaven
Yes the trip has been a fine balance of relaxing and visiting the past. Brendan's writing style is so different from ours... love his perspective on things...and of course that wicked sense of humor. Thanks for following along and commenting.

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29th February 2016

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

A pox on selfie sticks!
I rue the day that someone invented the selfie stick, and by extension, the idea that your life doesn't really exist unless you post pictures of yourself on the internet. I was in the cathedral of Saint Anthony of Padua and was dismayed to see a young lady pose provocatively in front of the altar. A little respect goes a long way, and I applaud the museums that ban selfie sticks.

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A pox on selfie sticks
It is amazing that one can be so self centered that they must be in every photo. I am sad to hear about the cathedral, which ones again shows many don't have respect or common sense. Sad really.

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29th February 2016

Claudia
non-member comment

Fair estimate
I'm sure that your blog will encourage others to venture to Eygypt and hopefully move toward reviving tourism. Love that you are candid about everything and still find positives (or at least a good laugh) from your experiences! C

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fair estimate
We do hope others will go to Egypt but they must do what they are comfortable with. Thanks for following along and commenting.

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

28th February 2016

Marsha
non-member comment

Egypt, Tut, balloons
Awesome pics! Glad you are through some of the " roughing it" part of your trip and can bum out in some luxury!

From Blog: King Tut, Temples, and an Uplifting Experience

29th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Egypt, Tut, balloons
We are happy to have the camping behind us...although the desert was amazingly quiet, serene and peaceful. We are glad the mattresses have improved. Thanks for following and commenting.

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