Maria riding opposite me

Jewel of the Nile

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October 14th 2010
This was the epitome of my cruising! Since I was a child I dreamed of going to Cairo! The ship docked in Alexandria for one day and the next continued to Port Said for the second. I took a crew tour to Cairo to see the Pyramids and the Sphynx. For those who have never been here let me explain how things work. Never I repeat NEVER drink the water or eat fresh fruit. We had passengers who did ev ... 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