In Egypt

Hi,
Made it to Egypt. Arrived here Egyptian time 5pm...Athens time 6pm. As advised by my contact in Egypt Jean Isteerio,wife of Egyptian Editor of the Upper Room I asked for a limo(but is was more like a taxi)to the Victoria Hotel where we were to meet for the Intepid Tour.

Met Esom,our handsome Egyptian guide,two guys from Australia,and one girl,Josie, from UK.
Yes, only four of us. According to Josie who has been on many Intrepid Tours this is the smallest group she has had. She feels this is probably due to it being Ramadan,the most important time for Muslins,and many shops would be closed.

I like the philosopher of Intrepid. They strongly believe in responsible tourism which means respect for the people and culture and place.

We meet for breakfast now and we will be off at 8:00am to see the pyramids and tombs.
Shari emailed saying they just saw a special on T.V. on Egypt.

Aloha and Malama Pono and A hui hoa,
Joanne