Monthly Archives: May 2013

Pyramids of Giza

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jim Hendrickson

Cairo, Egypt, 21 April We docked at Sohkna in Egypt which is a three hour drive to Cairo. As in most of our excursions, the scenery on the drive was almost as interesting as the destination. The purpose of our … Continue reading →

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Sharm El Sheik Egypt

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jim Hendrickson

Sharm El Sheik, 20 April We stopped at Sharm El Sheik with the intention of going to St Catherines which is in the centre of the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula where there is a monastery. The monastery is … Continue reading →

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Petra Jordan

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jim Hendrickson

Petra, 19 April We arrived in Aqaba Jordan on 19 April and the weather continued to be fantastic.  Temperatures started out on the low 20s and climbed to a very comfortable high 20s by midday.   Petra is a an … Continue reading →

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Luxor Egypt

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jim Hendrickson

Luxor 17 April We docked at Safaga in Egypt and then travelled by bus for three hours to Luxor, the site of the ancient city of Thebes where the Temples of Luxor and Karnak are located. The area is also … Continue reading →

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