But I Digress.
Egypt has been much in the news lately, and I sincerely hope that the good people there find a quick peace resolution, as Egypt is on my bucket list! I want to ride a camel. I want to stand next to the Pyramids and Great Sphinx. I want to wander the streets of Cairo and Alexandria. I want to explore their unique cuisine.
So much of the middle east is steeped in history that you cannot find anywhere else in the world, and experiencing the grandeur of Egypt from a cruise ship would be everything I could hope for. A floating Hotel, where you only have to unpack once. Many itineraries have overnight stops in Alexandria, giving a full 48 hours to see, smell, and feel everything. Yes, I hope to get there in the very near future. That would be awesome.
In the mean time, our focus is on the Mexican Pacific Coast, specifically, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. Good news from the Mazatlan area. The cruise ships have returned after security personnel from each of the concerned cruise lines met with local authorities, and mapped out a security plan that ensures the safety of passengers, and also ensures the continued success of local entrepeneurs, whos whole life depends on cruise ships docking in the harbor. (Wow, that sentence was a run-on. Sorry to all the english teachers). We plan on shopping there with some good friends. In Puerto Vallarta, we will spend the morning on a horseback ride. In Cabo, we will secure transportation to Santa Maria Beach for some excellent snorkeling. We purchased all our gear at Costco 2 weeks ago and are excited. The rest of the time, I am sure we will come up with some additional plans as we are on the ship. It is cool to be flexible and talk to new friends on the ship about what they are doing and considering new options.
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In response to your desire to ride a camel, here is something I found humerous while I was there: The camel ride is free. It's getting down that costs money, and there is negotiating involved.
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