So far.......

So far, I have been struggling with trying to figure out how I want to spend our time in Egypt. There are so many places that I want to make sure I go visit. Here is the list of places that I can't live without seeing:

Alexandria

Cairo

Giza

Memphis

Luxor

Mt. Sinai

The Red Sea (whether in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada)

There are some neat things in Aswan however, I could give that up if need be. 

  

Those of you out there that are planning to be travel agents, feel free to contact me with an itinerary and a price. I am exhausted from looking and doing the math. I want to experience true Egypt but I also want a taste of the luxurious "tourist" stuff. But keep in mind that an Egyptian 5 star is more like a 2 or 3 star in the states. I want to keep it local and not pay mega bucks to travel with a tour company. Since this is my dream place to visit, I want to make sure that I am not rushed and can soak it all in.   I have about 13 days to spend there.....Any thoughts?  :)

Last week, I learned how to properly pack toilet paper for say, the hike to the top of Mt. Sinai.

Something else that I learned today - In order to get onto and archeological dig site, you have to be granted permission from the government. So I have contacted the University of Cairo to see what we can make happen. 

Crossed Something off of my Bucket List and Looking for a Great Camera

So, it has only been 5 days and I am trying to come back down to earth.  I applied for a passport yesterday, an item that was on my "Bucket List" (otherwise known as things to do before I die).  So this was a great accomplishment in and of itself for me.  

Now, I am looking for a reasonably priced, high quality camera.  I am not camera savy and I have a $99 Kodak that has been through a lot and usually resides in my purse in case I need to take that perfect picture! It has been abused.  Any ideas? Know anyone wanting to sell their camera? Cannon and Nikon I hear are good. I have checked Craigslist but have no idea what they are saying when they speak in "Camera lingo." 

THANKS EVERYONE!

Let the adventure begin!

    This is rough and will be changed but wow. What a roller coaster the last 24 hours! I was notified via mail yesterday that I received the Lilly Endowment Grant for Indiana teachers to travel to Egypt. This has been my dream since I was a child. Keeping a blog of the experience was part of the proposal so.....this is where my journey begins!

Indiana Business Article published Feb. 23, 2010