After seeing all the demostrations going on in Egypt I can't help but feel for the people going through this ordeal. I also can only imagine what the American tourists and businessmen are going through as well.
Not too long ago I went to Egypt for an extended trip. During my stay I went all along the Nile river between Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. The time spent there was simply mind blowing in regards to their culture and the ancient ruins. Not to mention the people there were very friendly. I absolutely had no problems walking around the streets to get a first hand feel of living in Egypt.
With that said, there were times in Cairo when it was advisable to take a guide around the city due to the crazy day to day chaos of people on the streets and in their cars. We relied on tour guides for several days to get us to Alexandria from Cairo and to the Pyramids... as well as to Abu Simbel from Aswan and around the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. If it was THAT difficult for a tourist to get around Egypt during normal times then I can only imagine the chaos felt right now for the Americans that are stuck in their hotels not being able to enjoy their time away. And feeling fearful for what events that might unfold.
So this blog is dedicated to hoping that peace is sulidified in Egypt soon and that all people (Egyptian and foreigners alike) are able to get through this trying time unharmed.
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