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- Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10:05 AM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
United StatesVenice Gardens27°5’4” N 82°23’40” W
Trying to pack!
May 14, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
What to pack? A girl's gotta have choices!
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- Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 12:30 PM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
- United StatesVenice Gardens27°5’4” N 82°23’40” W
Getting gorgeous
May 14, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Doing my Pedicure. I think the Egyptians will like this color!!
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10:21 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- United StatesTampa International Airport27°58’50” N 82°32’18” W
Let the games begin!!
May 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
At tampa waiting for our first leg of this amazing journey!
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 3:55 PM
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 43 ft
- United StatesJohn F. Kennedy International Airport40°38’35” N 73°47’25” W
Long day
May 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Four terminals, a $220 COVID test, a broken wheel on my brand new suitcase later and we haven't even left NY.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9:13 AM
- ☀️ 59 °F
- Altitude: 56 ft
- United StatesJohn F. Kennedy International Airport40°38’53” N 73°47’30” W
Almost ready to depart!!
May 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
At the Flagship Lounge just chillin waiting for flight. First a mimosa then might try the Bloody Mary bar.....
Been up since 4am. Too excited to sleep.
Took shuttle from hotel.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9:29 AM
- ⛅ 61 °F
- Altitude: 56 ft
- United StatesJohn F. Kennedy International Airport40°38’53” N 73°47’30” W
Its here! Its here!!
May 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Our plane is ready for us....I think
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 11:35 AM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesJohn F. Kennedy International Airport40°38’52” N 73°47’36” W
Qatar Queens!!
May 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Holy crap!! Here's my suite. And Dana in hers. Im speechless (is that possible??!!). AND they just gave us our own bag of PJs!!
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 12:10 PM
- ☀️ 64 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesJohn F. Kennedy International Airport40°38’52” N 73°47’35” W
At Doha! On our last leg👏
May 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
12 hour flight ✔️. I pretty much ate and drank my way to Doha. Unbelievable superior service. Unparalleled. I did sleep. Some darn baby was either crying or mother was playing with her so kid wasRead more
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- Day 3
- Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 3:53 PM
- ☀️ 97 °F
- Altitude: 79 ft
EgyptGreater Cairo Area30°1’26” N 31°13’4” E
Sunset May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
First we checked out the pool, then they delivered afternoon tea (except no tea) then we watched the sunset!!
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- Day 3
- Thursday, May 19, 2022
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 49 ft
- EgyptḨadīqat al Ḩayawān30°1’27” N 31°12’58” E
Cairo!
May 19, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Arrived in Cairo! City is crazy busy (pop. 25 million yikes)
Can see Pyramids from hotel (lots of smog). Trying to stay up and on this time zone.
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- Day 4
- Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:42 AM
- ⛅ 95 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- EgyptḨadīqat al Ḩayawān30°1’27” N 31°13’0” E
Relaxing Day
May 20, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
Slept great almost on Egypt time. Met our cruise manager Sameh. Had breakfast (enough for our entire floor). At spa enjoying green tea and mint going to jacuzzi. Yes thats a disposable bikini. ThankRead more
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- Day 4
- Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9:12 PM
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- EgyptJazirat al-Rawda30°1’28” N 31°13’7” E
Churrasccaria on the Nile
May 20, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Another feed fest. Churrasccaria. On the Nile.
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- Day 5
- Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 3:02 PM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 118 ft
- EgyptAl Mutḩaf al Mişrī30°2’52” N 31°14’2” E
Fantastic sighseeing day!
May 21, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Went to the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, lunch (a typical Egyptian meal of bread, plate of carrots/peas/zucchini/French fries (I know 🧐) the warm cream chicken soup, more bread, then a sizzling grillRead more
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- Day 6
- Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 210 ft
- EgyptGreat Pyramid of Gizeh29°58’49” N 31°8’4” E
Pyramids, camel ride and Sphinx!
May 22, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Today was amazing. My heart is full. Pyramids were breathtaking! Camel ride was spectacular (Charlie my camel was a good boy) and I didn't fall off. Sphinx was crowded but still a sight to behold. IRead more
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- Day 7
- Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:18 PM
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 266 ft
- EgyptLuxor25°41’40” N 32°38’8” E
Cairo >>>Luxor
May 23, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Today was another foodfest breakfast. Then a short flight to Luxor where we got on our cruise ship (let's just say its not Carnival!). Only five decks. Our suite is spacious and lovely. Had lunchRead more
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- Day 7
- Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:42 PM
- 🌙 91 °F
- Altitude: 207 ft
- EgyptMasjid Abū al Ḩajjāj al Uqşurī25°42’2” N 32°38’23” E
Luxor Temple at sunset!
May 23, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 91 °F
LUXOR TEMPLE 1870 BC (I think. I lost track somewhere along the trek). Ramses II. Huge huge temple. These guys really love themselves.
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- Day 8
- Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 8:37 AM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- EgyptḨawshat Būlus25°43’3” N 32°37’1” E
Incredible birthday x2
May 24, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Spent the day with Queen Nefertari in Valley or the Queens, King Tut in the Valley of the Kings. What a spectacular day! Almost 100 degrees.
Topped off with gifts from Dana while cruising the Nile,Read more
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- Day 8
- Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 6:08 PM
- ☀️ 95 °F
- Altitude: 246 ft
- EgyptBanī Ḩumayd25°19’5” N 32°33’6” E
Incredible birthday!
May 24, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
What a day and its not over yet!
I celebrated my 65th birthday at the Valley.
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- Day 9
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 8:01 AM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 249 ft
- EgyptNaj‘ al Hawwārī25°7’17” N 32°46’20” E
Random shots cruising the Nile
May 25, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Cruising the Nile today. A wonderful relaxing day.
Some random shots.
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- Day 9
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11:02 AM
- ☀️ 97 °F
- Altitude: 249 ft
- EgyptEdfu24°58’39” N 32°52’58” E
A birthday I will never forget
May 25, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
What a day. After being at Valley of Kings and Queens sunset through the locks. FaceTime with Nanc and birthday video from Cindy 💕
Then a birthday dinner, cake dancing celebrating. What a joyousRead more
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- Day 9
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2:34 PM
- ☀️ 100 °F
- Altitude: 322 ft
- EgyptNaj‘ al ‘Uqūbīyah24°49’20” N 32°54’17” E
Towel animals to date
May 25, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
Every afternoon we have a nice surprise waiting for us. Quite a creative stateroom attendant (he cleans up 2x/day).
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- Day 9
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:11 PM
- 🌙 90 °F
- Altitude: 354 ft
- EgyptAl ‘Aqabah al Kabīrah24°17’2” N 32°54’7” E
Chefs table Egyptian dinner wed night
May 25, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 90 °F
Had a wonderful typical Egyptian dinner all together on ship. All kinds of hummus, tahini, pita and naan to start. Then lentil soup. Then beef, chicken kabobs, rice-filled grape leaves. A warm coconutRead more
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- Day 10
- Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 10:35 AM
- ☀️ 95 °F
- Altitude: 272 ft
- EgyptNaj‘ Jāmi‘ al Jazīrah24°6’43” N 32°53’52” E
Thursday. Aswan
May 26, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
All but six of us went to Abu Simbel. We stayed behind to walk around. Not the brightest idea as it is about 100 but we shopped in local market and saw some sights.
Later we go on a felucca rideRead more
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- Day 10
- Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 5:56 PM
- ☀️ 100 °F
- Altitude: 187 ft
- EgyptElephantine24°5’38” N 32°53’36” E
Thursday Aswan
May 26, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
Took a felucca ride around Elephantine Island. Then afternoon tea at the Palace (I forget the name) but gorgeous. Tea nothing like ours though. View was spectacular.
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- Day 10
- Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7:02 PM
- 🌙 95 °F
- Altitude: 344 ft
- EgyptElephantine24°4’57” N 32°53’15” E
More pictures felucca ride then tea
May 26, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 95 °F
Just some fun shots of our evening out on felucca. We had to be motored into the dock as the wind died.
TravelerHow many suitcases?
TravelerHaven't decided yet!! Enough to bring gifts back home
What have you done to my room??? [Andi]
TravelerIt will be back to normal soon.
That’s exactly what I was thinking! Lol [Robin]
TravelerI think im packing almost as many shoes as you 🤣🤣🤣🤣
ha! [Robin McMillan]