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Travel Blogs from Suez
Transitting the Suez Canal
... cruise presentation to understand exactly what kinds of discounts were available and won the door prize of on board ship credit. (Am I glad I have been sending out our laundry). Later that afternoon we attended a Galley Tour that was coordinated through Virtuoso's Voyage Club that our TA belongs to. The Executive Chief showed us though the main ...
May 6, 2012, Suez Canal, Egypt - Day 25
... the Red Sea. The canal is more than 100 miles long. Proceeding South from Port Said, it runs in an almost undeviating straight line to Lake Timsah. From there a cutting leads to the Bitter Lakes (now one body of water) and a final cutting then reaches the Gulf of Suez. The canal has no locks and can accommodate all but the largest ships.
Today was a very nice relaxing day on top deck ...
Suez Canal
... revisions earlier in the voyage. Her assistance was greatly appreciated. Around 10AM we began our passage through the Canal, leading the convoy as we went. The weather was overcast and windy with a crisp chill in the air. The ship was covered in sand on every deck due to the sand storm in port yesterday, and the crew took measures all day to try to clear the sand from every deck, window and balcony. At 11:30 I took a break from writing ...
Other Hikes: Suez (1028)
... see a large mosque and a good bit of activity… but after a while the city starts to fade away again and get quieter and quieter. Especially after recent misadventures, I know I shouldn’t push my luck too far… but I keep going hoping the city will come back to life again.
I see a lot of lights ahead… that’s a positive sign…. I get closer… uh oh… ...
1028. Revolution City (Egy 024)
... activity… but after a while the city starts to fade away again and get quieter and quieter. Especially after recent misadventures, I know I shouldn’t push my luck too far… but I keep going hoping the city will come back to life again.
I see a lot of lights ahead… that’s a positive sign…. I get closer… uh oh… it’s an oil refinery! That means ...
Other places to stay in Suez
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Red Sea Hotel
13 Riad St, Port-Tawfik, Suez | Hotel -
Summer Palace Hotel
Portawfik, Suez | Hotel
