Egypt and Jordan 2009 PicsEgypt and Jordan 2009 Pics Bob and Ann in Egypt and Jordan 2009

  • December 22 - Luxor to Cairo

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    Today was was a travel day. We flew from Luxor to Cairo. Our hotel, Iberotel and Casino (Le Passage) is the same one as on the first day we arrived here. We spent most of the afternoon resting – reading and napping. Our room was OK this time. We got lucky and had a non-smoking room.


    Our farewell dinner was on a landlocked river boat on the Nile. It was a good meal, but the travel time to and from it in the mad Cairo traffic made it a bit tedious. I know that it was a special occasion and it should have been a treat to eat on the Nile among the bright lights of the city, but we just spent four days cruising the Nile in a much more serene atmosphere. Besides, there wasn't enough room at the table for Samy. That was a real disappointment for all of us.


    Back at the hotel, we said goodbye to our companions that were flying home the next day. Seven of us were going on to Jordan.


    As we were heading through the lobby to our rooms, we came upon a wedding reception. Guests were lined up at the bottom of the main staircase waiting for the bride and groom. When they appeared, music started playing from native instruments and women started ululating. It was fun watching and listening to it.