Alexandria beach

Day Trip to Alexandria

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March 30th 2007
Untitled Today I got up at 6am. My clothes weren't dry, so I dried them with the hairdryer - it worked. I ate some peanut butter crackers for breakfast, got dressed, and was out in front of the hotel by 6:50am. I was worried no one would come to pick me up since I couldn't get in touch with anyone yesterday to confirm. They finally showed up (a little late)!! The ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Mediterranean » Alexandria

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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