Women in Egypt
Yesterday after our visit to the Pyramids of Giza, we met Raheem, who talked to us about women in Egypt. She shared about her own experience as well as the role of women in society. This was part of OAT’s … Continued
There Are No Gifts at the Pyramids of Giza
Today we visited the Pyramids of Giza. In addition to getting a good dose of history, I learned something every visitor to this important site should know: there are no gifts. Nothing is free.
A Day at the Egyptian Museum
The main item on yesterday’s agenda was a visit to the Egyptian Museum. We started off with an orientation meeting at our hotel, where Mohamed (or Mo, or Dino) gave us an overview of what to expect. And because this … Continued
First impressions of Cairo
Here are some first impressions of Cairo. I arrived this morning, got a ride from the airport to the Cairo Marriott, where I’m staying for the first three nights in Egypt, and walked to a nearby restaurant for lunch. After … Continued
The long long long long wait
I have a loooooooooooooooong wait. I’m in Mexico City airport waiting for my Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul, where I connect to Cairo.
Egypt, Jordan, and Israel: Final Itinerary
I leave in about three weeks for my next big adventure: six weeks in Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. I’ve received my final documents from Overseas Adventure Travel, so I can now share all the details of my trip. I’m taking two … Continued
The year ahead: 2023–2024
I like to say that if I’m not currently traveling, I’m busy planning my next trip(s). In this case, I have three upcoming trips in the next thirteen months, and possibly will squeeze in one or two more. Here’s a preview.