The time has flown like the wind. We boarded the ship in Safaga, Egypt after a world-wind 2 1/2 days in Cairo and Luxor. Loved the tombs. The long days continued with our first stop in Jordan at Petra. Part of the new Natural Wonders of the World, this place is truely magnificent. Had a day to catch our breath then on to three days in Isarael.
9-12 hour tour days left us with just enough time to sleep and shower. Israel ia an incredible country. Shows what resilience, spirit and and hard work can produce. Tel Aviv is just like any western city, modern and vibrant. Jeruselem was fascinating with its multi-cultures and mixture of civilizations and religions. REALLY liked Israel.
Yesterday we left the desert dust, camels and Middle East behind and arrived in Cypus. If you'll recall the recent news, this is the country that tried to take over all bank accounts. You can see they are financially hurting. Lots of closed stores. But we found great shoe bargains. Mephisto and Ecco shoes were considerally less than the U.S.
This cruise is NPR at Sea. We have celebrities on board. Rode the elevator last night with Gwen Iffil of Washington Week (public television) and Victor Garber. He's an actor that you've seen in lots of films. His lastest was Argo, he played Ben Affleck's boss. He wa also in Titanic as the designer of the ship. The creator of the TV show Modern Family is also on board.
Tomorrow we tour Ephesus. We have a car and driver, which is a great reprieve from tour buses.
Another dream come true...to see the tombs of the pharaohs. For over a month, we will explore the ancient wonders of western civilization from Egypt to Britain. We will fly to Cairo and on to Luxor, then we will board Regent Voyager in Safaga, Egypt to sail on to Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and England.
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