Travel Blog Photos from Mt Sinai (299)
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... mountaintops across the peninsula. Jebu Musa is the traditional spot of Moses' receiving the 10 commandments. At the base of Mt Sinai is St Katherine's. It's a 6th century Greek orthodox monastery built on the traditional site of the burning bush. ...
... . The sun rose and turned the granite peaks of central Sinai bright orange. The hour around sunrise on Mt. Sinai was striking. Here, I finished reading the Bible after six months. Reading from beginning to end offered some ...
... spent bumming around the beach restaurants in Dahab before boarding a mini van with 5 Germans and 2 Koreans at around 11pm mini van to Mt Sinai. After a two hour bus ride, we made it to the base, where we joined a bunch of other people for the required ...
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Clothing Choices Advice Requested
Posted on Jul 13, 2009, 09:17:08
... going to in Egypt and Jordan are the following, incase that might help: Cairo, Saqqara/Memphis, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, St Catherine [Mt Sinai], Nuweiba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, Madaba, and Amman. I am trying to dress as respectful as I can. Right now ...
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Egypt Tour Operator
Posted on Jun 28, 2006, 15:11:36
... . I really like your choice of tours as it covers some of the favorites that I experienced there. The only thing that seems to be missing is climbing Mt Sinai for the sunrise. But I guess you can't have everything Good luck and have fun!!!
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Absolute Must Do's
Posted on Nov 23, 2005, 18:28:11
If in Egypt, you must climb Mt Sinai at night and watch the sun rise from the top. Take the "steps of repentance" not the crowded path.
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