Alexandria, Egypt Travel Journals & Blogs

Rulocal Voyager Barca Dubai May 2012
Day69
My God! It's worse
May 7, 2012 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Alexandria has taken over from Cairo as the dirtiest place I've seen.
In it's defence though Egypt has had a revolution and the infrastructure has collapsed quite a bit, so rubbish collection etc is virtually non - existent.
Another thing, the taxi drivers are just about the pushiest I've seen anywhere in the world, the almost try and drag you into their cabs, anyone on their own, especially women would be quite afraid.
Once you get past them though if you turn down the side streets the people are very friendly. We had lots of them saying hello and waiving.
Children were coming up to us asking our names and not one person tried to sell us anything or ask for money, which made a pleasant change, in fact one little girl offered to share her ice cream with me.
So all in all despite being a grubby and dirty town, the Egyptian people we met were lovely.
We are just transiting the Suez canal at this moment and it's quite impressive and totally different to the Panama canal.Read more
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May 7, 2012, 3:00am · ⛅ 17 °C · Altitude: 16 ft · 31°12'30" N 29°54'19" E
Egypt Alexandria Azarita District Muntazah as Silsilah
Rulocal Mariner Barca, Dubai May 2013
Day4
Oh oh, Complaints
May 10, 2013 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
What is it with Royal Caribbean nowadays?
Their entertainment standards seem to be slipping.
Last night the act was advised as Soul Sisters and Kings of Pop, but instead of Aretha Franklin or Michael Jackson, tributes or the like.
We got two girls and two guys from Spain who tried to sing soul in very heavy Spanish accents.
They were actually better when they sang song's in Spanish, even though we couldn't understand the words.
Seems like RCCL are cutting costs wherever they can.
One saving grace is that Karl Lornie is boarding today with the Beatles Celebration tribute band and they are brilliant.
Anyway we're in Alexandria today, which is a bit of a shit-hole, so probably won't be getting off, unless Ken wants to have a look around, as he's not been before, then I'll go with him.
Btw, the weather has been brilliant and today we're expecting 27°so I'll be hammering the P20 sun screen.
We got the Wigan vs Swansea result yesterday, what a disappointment, it looks like they'll be relegated which is a big shame after 9 years in the top flight.
It's really disappointed Ken, and doubly cheesed him off as it looks like we'll not get to see the FA cup final either, because of the lack of satellite coverage or so they say.
In my cynical opinion I think RCCL will not pay for the coverage.Read more
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May 10, 2013 · ⛅ 16 °C · Altitude: 13 ft · 31°12'6" N 29°53'56" E
Egypt Alexandria Azarita District Mamoura Beach
Rulocal Voyager Barca Dubai May 2012
Day68
Alexandria, Egypt
May 6, 2012 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I love the diamond lounge, and not just for the free drinks, but for the people you meet.
Last night I was chatting to Egbert an ex German Airforce piolet and Arthur a Scottish ex North Sea fisherman.
Really interesting people
Btw we are docked at the Egyptian port of Alexandria, we stopped here overnight and we leave for Suez at 3pm.
So I think Jean and I will get off for a look at the town, which I believe is filthy.
If it's any thing like Cairo which is just about the dirtiest place I've seen, we won't be staying long......Read more
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May 6, 2012 · ☀️ 24 °C · Altitude: 52 ft · 31°12'10" N 29°54'7" E
Egypt Alexandria Azarita District Ḩadīqat al Khālidīn

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