Travel Blog Photos from Siwa (500)
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Took a harrowing public bus from Alexandria to Siwa Oasis out in the Western Desert. Lots of good local interaction including an older Bedouin man handing me the screaming baby he was holding...after a bit of a shock I got the baby to quiet down and ...
... out there if you're in the area, such dust storms are pretty infrequent (2-3 times per year). Next entry -> traversing Egypt to the eastern Sinai - destination Dahab Words from the Wise #61 Probably quite relevant right now actually... "If you ...
... the latter, and was suitably impressed (as I felt I should be) when "there was darkness across all the lands of Egypt". Or something like that. Aside from staring at astrological phenomena, I've spent my days strolling through palm groves and fondling ...
... due to it being the end of Ramadan, all the soldiers from the surrounding barracks are going back to their families all over Egypt. And the bus companies in true Egyptian forward-planning have not laid on any additional buses to cover the extra load. It ...
Siwa, Egypt

Siwa, Egypt

Old Town Hill, Siwa, Egypt

Siwa, Egypt

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Cairo, Alexandria
Posted on Jan 31, 2004, 11:41:20
No worries Skeeter, egypt is awesome and very safe. The only comment I'l make is that it can be a little overwhelming with all of the touts bugging you constantly to buy something. Just get mentally prepapred for this. Just wave your hand as if to ...
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