Alexandria

Still struggling with jet lag but had about 8 cups of coffee to address it. Went on the road to Alexandria, about a 3-hour van ride away. Alexandria is about 6.5 million large and on the sea. Alexandria, up until 1956 (due to the Suez Canal war) was a melting pot of Egyptian, Greek, and Italian cultures. much of the architecture still reflects that.

The great lighthouse was destroyed in 30 bc, but rebuilt in the modern era. Toured the modern building.

Also got to see the catacombs which were much more impressive from the inside vs the outside. Bodies were buried for rich and the poor due to no room.

Had beers with Scott, Amanda and Georgie, and then a fresh seafood dinner with the fam. Surprisingly stayed up through all of it! embracing Egyptian/Turkish coffee!Read more