And Egypt turned out to be everything we thought it would be. It was an absolutely incredible time and to be among the pyramids, temples, and statues was a surreal experience. We walked the same land that pharoahs walked, visited a church where Jesus, Joseph, and Mary stayed, and some of our group climbed Mt. Sinai, the same path that Moses trekked up and down the mountain. The people were friendly and we learned a lot about their culture. Our guide was so informative and really educated us about the history of Egypt. The meals were so good - lots of yogurt and hummus-type dips, and the hotels were gorgeous. The pyramids were across from our hotel in Cairo and our hotel in Luxor was right on the Nile.
The Red Sea was a beautiful place and the diving either tied or beat our diving experience in Fiji. We still haven't decided whether Jackson Reef in the Red Sea is #1 or #2 compared to Beqa Lagoon in Fiji. Sharm El Sheikh was a huge contrast to Cairo with partying all night long, short skirts and bare arms on women, and whirling Dervishes everywhere. There were lots of things to see and do when we weren't diving.
This was truly a trip of a lifetime and the memories will last forever.
The Red Sea was a beautiful place and the diving either tied or beat our diving experience in Fiji. We still haven't decided whether Jackson Reef in the Red Sea is #1 or #2 compared to Beqa Lagoon in Fiji. Sharm El Sheikh was a huge contrast to Cairo with partying all night long, short skirts and bare arms on women, and whirling Dervishes everywhere. There were lots of things to see and do when we weren't diving.
This was truly a trip of a lifetime and the memories will last forever.
