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Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Feb 24th, 2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

jacketwatch Bringing it to the top for you!

jacketwatch

Bringing it to the top for you!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jan 1st, 2024, 04:55 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Thanks so much, HappyTrvlr! I appreciate your...

Thanks so much, HappyTrvlr! I appreciate your kind words. True, it does take a lot of work to create the trip report, but I’ll admit that I love going through it, too! It’s wonderful to be able to...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 25th, 2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

We, too, loved Mt. Nebo, and found it much more...

We, too, loved Mt. Nebo, and found it much more moving than expected. I was not expecting to have an emotional response but it is remarkable to be in a place that has so much historic religious...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Sep 18th, 2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Thank you! I’m thrilled to share the trip with...

Thank you! I’m thrilled to share the trip with everyone. And, I’m so jealous that you have Egypt too look forward to - I would so love to have that amazing experience again!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 18th, 2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Ian, it all sounds great to me. There is always...

Ian, it all sounds great to me. There is always so much to see and we won’t see it all, but to me, Luxor is so rich with sights that you will feel sated after your visit. And I’d definitely stay on...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 18th, 2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Hi, yestravel! It’s always helpful to have...

Hi, yestravel! It’s always helpful to have someone chime in who actually stayed at a hotel! I’m Giza, the smaller hotels have such mixed reviews and, at least in TA, important to figure out the style...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 18th, 2023, 05:32 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Ian, from what I could tell, Mena House was by...

Ian, from what I could tell, Mena House was by far the most comfortable place to be. And you won’t be stuck with the poor dinner buffet at 139. I’m sure you’ll be glad you stayed there.

I...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 12th, 2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

And you can't lose - it's all good!

And you can't lose - it's all good!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 9th, 2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

61luv, If you look at the link I posted above...

61luv, If you look at the link I posted above (post #320), you can follow when the GEM May open. As of now, there are a few tours available even now, but, they are of very limited locations around...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 8th, 2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Songdoc, I hope that the GEM is open by the time...

Songdoc, I hope that the GEM is open by the time you go, but nothing is certain. This site is really the best site for finding out whatever IS happening!

Ian, I’m all for comfort and views, when...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 4th, 2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Ian, I’m touched that this report motivated you...

Ian, I’m touched that this report motivated you to book a trip to Egypt! And, my experience with Djed on the ground was excellent, despite frustrations with their communication, so I hope you also...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 3rd, 2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Songdoc, I’ve been following this site on the GEM...

Songdoc, I’ve been following this site on the GEM for updates. It’s an independent site, not connected to the government, so is helpful to get a sense of when the museum might actually, possibly,...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 3rd, 2023, 03:02 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

tripplanner, thank you! I enjoyed your trip...

tripplanner, thank you! I enjoyed your trip report as well and I found it so helpful in my own planning. I’m glad you enjoyed my TR!

Songdoc, I was overwhelmed by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo! Why...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 2nd, 2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

schmerl, Thank you SO much! Your posts were so...

schmerl, Thank you SO much! Your posts were so inspirational to me to keep going! This isn’t the Europe board, with the numbers of posters, so it was really wonderful to know you were there and...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Me, too! I was really enjoying reliving the trip...

Me, too! I was really enjoying reliving the trip and I feel sad it’s over now!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Departure Day A quick walk around the...

Departure Day

A quick walk around the neighborhood and we got a taste of the wealth of the area; this is one of the embassies...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

And that is pretty much our Egyptian tour! We had...

And that is pretty much our Egyptian tour! We had a fabulous time in both Jordan and Egypt, and our agents in both places were excellent on the ground. We had no complaints during the trip. We were...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Ahkenhaten, the “heretic pharaoh”. Ahkenhaten,...

Ahkenhaten, the “heretic pharaoh”. Ahkenhaten, the “heretic pharaoh”, believed there was just one god, the sun god Aten. During his reign, he closed the traditional temples and moved the capital to...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Mummies and sarcophagi ...

Mummies and sarcophagi
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Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Yuya and his wife, Thuya, were important members...

Yuya and his wife, Thuya, were important members of the royal court during the 18th Dynasty.
...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

And more Tut gold… ...

And more Tut gold…

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Tut ceremonial chair
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Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

And then there’s the ever popular King Tut -...

And then there’s the ever popular King Tut - though many of the artifacts are in a separate room where no photos are allowed. Honestly, I have no problem with this - we’d never be able to get close...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

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Hathor Shrine and sandstone chapel near the temple of Deer Al Bahri. The walls...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Songdoc, the Egyptian museum in Cairo is a dated...

Songdoc, the Egyptian museum in Cairo is a dated museum which some tourists complain about, especially if they are looking to visit the very glitzy-looking someday-to-be-opened GEM (Grand Egyptian...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 1st, 2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 33,510
Posted By progol

Our last full day in Cairo - Egyptian Museum ...

Our last full day in Cairo - Egyptian Museum
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