This is the view from the hotel we stayed at the first night in Tel Aviv.
And this is the view the next morning at sunrise (for most of the tour we were up by at least 6 a.m.).
I will post more later.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Back From Israel
I made it back safe and sound, no thanks to Continental's sceduling or on-time-ness. I have just begun going through my pics, which I will probably post on some kind of album website, but for now, here are a couple:
This is the view from the hotel we stayed at the first night in Tel Aviv.
And this is the view the next morning at sunrise (for most of the tour we were up by at least 6 a.m.).
I will post more later.
This is the view from the hotel we stayed at the first night in Tel Aviv.
And this is the view the next morning at sunrise (for most of the tour we were up by at least 6 a.m.).
I will post more later.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Hi all!
It was a fluke that I could get on that morning...
Anyhoo, we are back in Cairo after our boat trip. By boat trip I should say small cruise ship. It was fantastic. If anyone is thinking about seeing Egypt, one of these boats is definitely the way to go. It was relaxing, and clean, like being at a nice hotel while watching the Nile go by.
Today we visited the Coptic Christian community here in Cairo. They have interesting and beautiful churches and interesting worship practices.
Tomorrow morning around 3 am we fly back to Tel Aviv, and I fly home. I had fun on the trip, but I am very ready to be home.
Friday, June 20, 2008
From Cairo
Internet access has proven to be problematic in the Middle East. Fortunately, I was able to hop on here at the "internet center" at the hotel we are staying at in Cairo.
To fill in, we spent several days in Jerusalem seeing the sites and trying not to loose anyone. We were successful at both.
Jerusalem is as beautiful as I remember it, and I still love the city. They are building like crazy there, but the Old City is as timeless as ever.
I think I am close to 3,000 pictures now. I love having a digital camera because I can capture anything that catches my interest. It has been great taking pictures of the sites, but also the city and the people.
We are now in Cairo. It too is just as I remember it: hot, loud, and dirty. At least this time we are staying in high end hotels. We will be here until 5:00am tomorrow, when we will fly to Luxor to catch a boat that will take us up the Nile, ending in Aswan (I think. Yesterday I thought we were doing the opposite - going to Aswan and floating to Luxor). The boat is supposed to be 5 star, so we will see.
Today we are going to see the pyramids, then relax and rest. We got in at 4 this morning, so Dr. House and I are a little tired.
I might try posting again, though it might have been a fluke that I was able to use the internet this morning.
To fill in, we spent several days in Jerusalem seeing the sites and trying not to loose anyone. We were successful at both.
Jerusalem is as beautiful as I remember it, and I still love the city. They are building like crazy there, but the Old City is as timeless as ever.
I think I am close to 3,000 pictures now. I love having a digital camera because I can capture anything that catches my interest. It has been great taking pictures of the sites, but also the city and the people.
We are now in Cairo. It too is just as I remember it: hot, loud, and dirty. At least this time we are staying in high end hotels. We will be here until 5:00am tomorrow, when we will fly to Luxor to catch a boat that will take us up the Nile, ending in Aswan (I think. Yesterday I thought we were doing the opposite - going to Aswan and floating to Luxor). The boat is supposed to be 5 star, so we will see.
Today we are going to see the pyramids, then relax and rest. We got in at 4 this morning, so Dr. House and I are a little tired.
I might try posting again, though it might have been a fluke that I was able to use the internet this morning.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Second Post from Israel
I am far more busy than I thought I would be, and internet access is a problem.
I thought Israel was ahead of America in terms of internet, but it is not. Hotels still charge by the hour for it.
Anyway, it is late, bjut I am having a great time. We made it to Jerusalem today!
When I get home I will post pictures of the trip. I have taken well over 1000 so far!
More later.
I thought Israel was ahead of America in terms of internet, but it is not. Hotels still charge by the hour for it.
Anyway, it is late, bjut I am having a great time. We made it to Jerusalem today!
When I get home I will post pictures of the trip. I have taken well over 1000 so far!
More later.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Post from Israel #1
I made it alive!
We finally got unlimited internet, so I am going to update everyone.
We flew into Tel Aviv yesterday evening and checked into a hotel on the Mediterranean.
This morning we left Tel Aviv and visited Ceasarea Maritania, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, and Sepphoris before heading down to the Sea of Galilee at Tiberias.
Having lived here for a semester, seeing sites for whole days, it is a bit disconcerting the pace at which we must travel. For example, at IBEX we saw Ceasarea and Mt. Carmel in one whole day.
I am having a great time taking pictures, videotaping and generally "gopering" for Dr. House. (This is mostly for Bill - I bought a LowePro Primus for the trip, and it is awesome. I took it as a carry-on because I was not about to check my D50. If you are looking for a day pack that also carries a camera, I highly reccomend it).
The weather is in the 90's but breezy, and very hazy. When we were on Carmel you could barely see across the plain toward Nazareth.
I have to go, but I'll post more as I have time.
We finally got unlimited internet, so I am going to update everyone.
We flew into Tel Aviv yesterday evening and checked into a hotel on the Mediterranean.
This morning we left Tel Aviv and visited Ceasarea Maritania, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, and Sepphoris before heading down to the Sea of Galilee at Tiberias.
Having lived here for a semester, seeing sites for whole days, it is a bit disconcerting the pace at which we must travel. For example, at IBEX we saw Ceasarea and Mt. Carmel in one whole day.
I am having a great time taking pictures, videotaping and generally "gopering" for Dr. House. (This is mostly for Bill - I bought a LowePro Primus for the trip, and it is awesome. I took it as a carry-on because I was not about to check my D50. If you are looking for a day pack that also carries a camera, I highly reccomend it).
The weather is in the 90's but breezy, and very hazy. When we were on Carmel you could barely see across the plain toward Nazareth.
I have to go, but I'll post more as I have time.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Off to Israel!
Well, for those who don't know, I am leaving for Israel and Egypt for 3 weeks. I don't know how much I will be able to post or email, but I'll try.
I will post things when I get back.
Oh, and I double checked the settings. Anyone should be able to post comments here.
Take care all.
I will post things when I get back.
Oh, and I double checked the settings. Anyone should be able to post comments here.
Take care all.
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