We are in Luxor, sitting in a McDonalds where there is free wifi. McDonalds in Egypt! Don't worry we are not eating here, just coffee and blogging.
Our "cruise ship" is pretty nice. I will send photos when we get out on the river and can see one that looks like it. If you want you can google "Queen of Hansa" and find it. We thought we were special until we saw over 100 boats like it here tied along shore. Over 400 of them on the river Iam told. Luxor is a 90% tourism based economy. Yesterday we went to the Valley of the kings, Karnac temple, Luxor temple, and others. It made for a long day. In any event the ruins are truely amazing engineering feats. I have been impressed, and they have left a memory imprint that should last.
Kelly has been a bit of a Rock star at times among some local youth. She blushes well. Others, (rude youth/middle aged men) are asking me how many camels I want for her. I keep trying to get 10, but they only will come to 8 camels so far through hard barganing. I will try harder today. Some of the local vendors (we call them predators or vultures) are rabid. It is as if they haven't eaten meat in weeks! Similar to Mexico experiences at times.
On a high note (for me anyway). We as yet have had no gastrointestinal distress. What I like to refer to as "spray painting the toilet" has not visited either of us. We have not had to start our malaria drugs yet, so perhaps that will change! Can't wait.
Our "cruise ship" is pretty nice. I will send photos when we get out on the river and can see one that looks like it. If you want you can google "Queen of Hansa" and find it. We thought we were special until we saw over 100 boats like it here tied along shore. Over 400 of them on the river Iam told. Luxor is a 90% tourism based economy. Yesterday we went to the Valley of the kings, Karnac temple, Luxor temple, and others. It made for a long day. In any event the ruins are truely amazing engineering feats. I have been impressed, and they have left a memory imprint that should last.
Kelly has been a bit of a Rock star at times among some local youth. She blushes well. Others, (rude youth/middle aged men) are asking me how many camels I want for her. I keep trying to get 10, but they only will come to 8 camels so far through hard barganing. I will try harder today. Some of the local vendors (we call them predators or vultures) are rabid. It is as if they haven't eaten meat in weeks! Similar to Mexico experiences at times.
On a high note (for me anyway). We as yet have had no gastrointestinal distress. What I like to refer to as "spray painting the toilet" has not visited either of us. We have not had to start our malaria drugs yet, so perhaps that will change! Can't wait.
I have had one alcoholic beverage here. The shaking has stopped. I include a photo of a satisfied customer drinking a foul lauger (not my favorite). They may have invented beer in Egypt, but they certainly didn't perfect it! Any port in a storm for a thirsty bloke! More to come. Cheers..... JK
What a great time. Jealous! I don't know if you can put a camel in an airplane seat, better stick with Kelly. Photos are great.
ReplyDeleteThat's beer made for the Mummies. When they all come back to life. They're not going to in the best of moods if their beer is gone. Better drink the cheep imports... Or maybe that was made from mummies. oh I can't remember. Looks like fun..Burt and staci
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ReplyDeleteThis is fun! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteWell apparently beer does qualify as "local cuisine." McDonalds on the otherhand...
ReplyDeleteI really don't think any number of camels will be willing to take care of you when you're old and grumpy. Besides, what kind of adventurer doesn't have a cute and trusty sidekick? You should probably keep her.
Great pictures!
Take care!
Diane O.