Today more pyramids in Sakkara, Memphis and Dahshur. Tomorrow we head to Aswan and a three night cruise. Dahshur Pyramid was actually an...

Just a few random shots. The city is so interesting. School sign near our hotel. That is now a gun but instead a temperature detector. ...

Another dream come true – a visit to the Giza Pyramids. We get there early in the morning right when they open, and have the place...

We arrived in our little island in Cairo called Zamalek on the Nile River. It’s a wonderful area consisting of various embassies,...

To the next city of Aqaba for a little pause in a nice hotel on the Dead Sea before flying out to Cairo, Egypt on the 13th. Loving R&R...

We headed to Wadi Rum by driver which was about an hour south of Petra – The Desert of Mountains. This is where many films were filmed...

For the longest time I have wanted to see Petra – one of the seven Wonders of the World. I finally made it there and was not disappointed....

The days are already starting to blur. Paul and I keep asking each other - what day is it? That is the sign of a great trip. Today we...

We just couldn't get enough of those Roman ruins so today we went to Jerash about 45 minutes North of Amman. Jerash is considered the...

Paul made it safely at around midnight on the 6th and yesterday we hit the ground running. First a nice walk downtown then to The Roman...

I finally went to stretch my legs, and hamstrings, and glutes........ This whole city is made of steep hills which is good PT, I guess. ...

Arrived safely to Amman, Jordan and now in my hotel with an excellent view. Greeted at airport with a call to prayer and now again as I...

Board in a few minutes. Whew! Onward to Jordan, Egypt and Cyprus. Too bad Israel fell off the itinerary. See you in Amman Paul.

Well, I guess I'm ready to go and we fly out tomorrow - me from Dulles and Paul from California. The planning for this trip has been...

I try to only bring the essentials on my carry-on luggage knowing I’ll be lugging the bag around the airports and possibly having to put...