lyn@drufl.UUCP (Schneeberg) (03/14/84)
I'll be going to Greece and Egypt in April and would be interested in any experiences you net.travelers have had in these countries. In Greece, I plan to go to Athens, and then to the Greek islands (any opinions on the best islands to visit)? In Egypt, I'll probably go to Cairo, Alexandria, Hurgada (for diving), Asyut, and Aswan. Anything I should add? places not to miss? places TO miss? epicurean delights? etc.? Thanks very much, Lynelle Schneeberg AT&T Information Systems - Denver (303) 538-3730 drufl!lyn
riddle@ut-sally.UUCP (Prentiss Riddle) (03/14/84)
I don't think that this is exactly the most useful information on travel
in Egypt that Lynelle could hope for, but she might find it amusing:
While I was in Germany last year, one of my travelling companions took
an excursion to Egypt to visit some old family friends. Being escorted
around by natives, she naturally had a wonderful time, but it was one
minor detail that most stuck in her mind. Egypt is not by any means
the cleanest country on earth, and those who can afford to do so take
some unusual health precautions. Her host, for instance, made a daily
ritual of having his servants clean and press his money for him!
--- Prentiss Riddle ("Aprendiz de todo, maestro de nada.")
--- {ihnp4,seismo,ctvax}!ut-sally!riddleamr@cornell.UUCP (Amr El Abbadi) (03/15/84)
One place you certainly don't want to miss in a trip to Egypt is Luxor, which was not on your list of cities. There you might want to spend some time in the Karnak temple, and maybe atleast a day on the West Bank, where there are lots of temples ( Hatshepsut, Ramesium, Madinet Habo,..) as well as the Valley of the Kings, and the Valley of the Queens. I would also recomend the Sound and Light show in the Karnak. In Aswan, a visit to the Temple of Isis on the Ile of Philai is really worth it, especially as you have to take a boat trip in the Nile for that. South of Aswan, is Abu Simbel, where the gigantic statues of Ramsis are now in there new site. I think there are planes everyday from Aswan, and back. In Cairo, beside the well known Egyptian Musuem, Pyramids, there are 2 smaller but very interesting musuems, the Islamic and the Coptic ones. You should also not miss going to Khan El Khalili which is a huge covered market. Cairo is just full of different places to visit. In Alexandria, you might want to visit the Greek and Roman Museum, and the small theatre, but basically you should enjoy the sea, and the beaches. These are best in April, May, September and October. I would recomend these beaches: Maamoura and Montaza (especially the later). (If you have any other specific questions I'll be very willing to answer)
amr@cornell.UUCP (Amr El Abbadi) (03/16/84)
I don't understand what Prentiss is talking about!!! Egypt is not cleaner or dirtier than most third world countries. When you travel abroad you take certain precausions, basically take the necessary shots and avoid drinking nonboiled water and fresh fruits. Egypt is not different in that respect. People usually get sick because they are not used to the bacteria in the country they are going to. As for that story about pressing and cleaning money it is just too ridiculous and silly to even comment on it.
saquigley@watmath.UUCP (Sophie Quigley) (03/19/84)
Wherever you go in the world, there is a no-fail way to recognise americans
(and canadians for that matter): they don't drink the water.
I don't know what is wrong with american's immune system. Whatever it is, they
should probably start wondering about it. Other people drink all sorts of
waters without getting sick, it seems that it would be a good idea to get
prepared before going on a holiday out of the country. How? I don't know, maybe
by slowly incorporating garden dirt in your drinking water....
Amused since I never got Montezuma's revenge anywhere in the world even though
I do drink the water... maybe I've got filthy genes...
Sophie Quigley
...!{decvax,allegra}!watmath!saquigley