Egypt, Jordan, Israel: Day 7
Maybe it's a good sign that I haven't posted until now: proof that we've not been sitting around over here, twiddling our thumbs. : )
But instead of trying to write about everything thus far in detail, I'll just give a quick summary and then toss up a few select photos to give you the general idea:
Monday - flying, flying and more flying. Time difference is 14 hours, so we got into Cairo late Tuesday night. Wednesday in Cairo, then overnight train to Luxor. Thursday in Luxor (this Karnak temple thing down there was preeeetty
sweet...and old). Friday - back up to Cairo. Saturday flew to Jordan. And that brings us to today, which was spent walking around Petra which ranks right up there in top 10 most amazing sights I've ever seen. (And the good news is that you can see it, too - a lot of the third Indiana Jones movie was filmed there; the place that he has to go into towards the end to find the goblet and all that - that's Petra. So now I have two movies that this trip makes me want to watch again: that one and also the first Mummy movie. 'Cause 
mummies coming alive is just plain freaky.)
Obviously, I hope to be able to give better descriptions than this later, but for now...well, I think there's probably something I should be seeing. : ) One more night here in Jordan and then driving over to Israel tomorrow. I tell ya, this group tour stuff keeps you on your toes! (Oh, and by the way, grandma and the fam are doing great. I almost don't know which is more amazing: the pyramids or a 93-year
old seeing them on a camel. Crazy.) : )
Alrighty, if I get a chance, I'll try to post again from Israel. If not, rest assured that I'll take a few more pictures and will let you know what I find.
Until then, stay amazed by big things or small...or just watch Indiana Jones. : )
Coolio pics, sis. Especially love the one of you four on those camels.
Hope you're having a great time in Israel. See you when you get back!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 10, 2008 at 10:26 PM
WOW! So I am teaching my students about Ancient Egypt right now and your post has must made all of that history come alive! :) And made me want to watch Indiana Jones again... perhaps that will be my relaxing weekend plan! Have a great rest of the trip!!
Posted by: Becky P | March 12, 2008 at 03:21 PM
your photos are incredible! i am particularly taken by seeing your grandma on a camel. can't wait to see you and hear more! what day do you get back?
Posted by: daphne | March 15, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Sounds like you had an amazing time over there! The pictures look great! I am jealous!
Posted by: Aaron | March 19, 2008 at 10:43 AM