tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post7844910729005789593..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Egypt: Tourism vs.TerrorismJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17046535627576823052016-01-15T09:42:16.045-08:002016-01-15T09:42:16.045-08:00Thanks for sharing with "Through my Lens"...Thanks for sharing with "Through my Lens"<br /><br />Mersad<br /><a href="http://www.mersad-photography.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mersad Donko Photography</a>Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78191887689849037892016-01-14T06:09:08.652-08:002016-01-14T06:09:08.652-08:00Oh, I still have a few more places to show you so ...Oh, I still have a few more places to show you so please do come back! And thanks much for the visit today~ keep Egypt on your bucket list, it is well worth a visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46942869414413362562016-01-14T06:08:10.298-08:002016-01-14T06:08:10.298-08:00You know, Nancie, I think everyone who visits Egyp...You know, Nancie, I think everyone who visits Egypt has that same opinion. I have to admit the military presence and security were visible reminders that 'it' could happen but then 'it' seems to be happening all over the world without notice or forethought (except by the bad guys planning it).Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43573930506988524152016-01-14T06:06:07.999-08:002016-01-14T06:06:07.999-08:00I have more photos coming of the Luxor temple whic...I have more photos coming of the Luxor temple which absolutely knocked our socks off. . .the place is magic!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18450047743221969052016-01-12T13:27:26.139-08:002016-01-12T13:27:26.139-08:00An item on my bucket list is to see Egypt and the ...An item on my bucket list is to see Egypt and the valley of the kings. Thank you for showing us your trip.fredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-40558469664517036382016-01-12T13:04:17.158-08:002016-01-12T13:04:17.158-08:00Yes, the only thing that scared me about Cairo was...Yes, the only thing that scared me about Cairo was the traffic. Well, that and those guys sauntering around with machines guns, who were there to protect the tourists! I would go back to Egypt in a minute! Nanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-67423580755447326942016-01-12T10:30:41.828-08:002016-01-12T10:30:41.828-08:00How exciting! You do know that many of us are livi...How exciting! You do know that many of us are living out some of our bucket list through your travels? The Luxor temple is awesome.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52443349205296817042016-01-12T06:27:27.557-08:002016-01-12T06:27:27.557-08:00Margaret, it was an amazing trip - sometimes when ...Margaret, it was an amazing trip - sometimes when you don't know what to expect, or you have no expectations at all, the trip becomes a magic carpet ride and that is exactly what happened in Egypt! Thanks much for commenting.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17327356415899221462016-01-12T06:26:19.585-08:002016-01-12T06:26:19.585-08:00Thanks for stopping by Rajesh - as always, your vi...Thanks for stopping by Rajesh - as always, your visits are appreciated!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65861806384135652552016-01-12T06:25:53.643-08:002016-01-12T06:25:53.643-08:00Sharon, it sounds like we think alike when it come...Sharon, it sounds like we think alike when it comes to travel. The possibilities for good are so much stronger than for bad, that you just can't let them dictate your life.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90848599352715219212016-01-12T06:24:52.647-08:002016-01-12T06:24:52.647-08:00Oh so glad you enjoyed the photos -- I took a '...Oh so glad you enjoyed the photos -- I took a 'few' so will have more for you in the coming weeks! Thanks for stopping by!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53399615353448388752016-01-12T06:23:57.228-08:002016-01-12T06:23:57.228-08:00Well, thank you for stopping by and taking time to...Well, thank you for stopping by and taking time to comment. Hope you'll be back often! Happy week ahead!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86627781029532790032016-01-12T06:23:14.332-08:002016-01-12T06:23:14.332-08:00The sad thing is Eileen at least one major street ...The sad thing is Eileen at least one major street (the once I described our antics on) has an underground tunnel but it is closed off with barbed wire rolls and concrete blocks - we can thank Arab Spring and terrorists for that I suspect. The underground entry to the metro has huge people and bag scanning devices.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2561394500753183532016-01-12T06:21:13.196-08:002016-01-12T06:21:13.196-08:00You definitely need to visit Egypt!! We are alread...You definitely need to visit Egypt!! We are already planning what more when can see on our return in March. (We've found it cheaper to buy our tickets to Greece by originating on that side of the ocean so we flew Cairo-Seattle-Cairo, which has another plus because we get to return and see more. Thinking Alexandria next time!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-74093300637451569932016-01-11T21:56:54.147-08:002016-01-11T21:56:54.147-08:00Fascinating trip you have had.Fascinating trip you have had.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77156979498726269652016-01-11T10:59:33.993-08:002016-01-11T10:59:33.993-08:00Beautiful tour of Egypt. Very exciting place.Beautiful tour of Egypt. Very exciting place.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91541880566971062712016-01-11T10:08:50.189-08:002016-01-11T10:08:50.189-08:00Thanks so much - glad you liked them!!And I have t...Thanks so much - glad you liked them!!And I have to admit that I am not sure what I thought Cairo would look like, but it certain blew me away when I saw it!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47752202089487838752016-01-11T10:07:12.972-08:002016-01-11T10:07:12.972-08:00And so are we - sometimes you just need to give yo...And so are we - sometimes you just need to give yourselves that gentle little kick in the butt to get you off the undecided scale and into action. Happy New Year to you and look forward to your upcoming adventures! Hugs from us ~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5397383469062494492016-01-11T10:05:56.687-08:002016-01-11T10:05:56.687-08:00Oh and the same wishes to you Marcia for a good ye...Oh and the same wishes to you Marcia for a good year and fabulous travels along the way. And, I am now even more certain that we can't keep waiting for the 'right time' as it may never come. I had been nervous just because I had let those headlines scare me; I had forgotten that for every headline there are so many wonderful things out there and so many incredibly nice people.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-19768461780631025182016-01-11T08:04:07.154-08:002016-01-11T08:04:07.154-08:00What a fantastic post. I enjoyed all of the photo...What a fantastic post. I enjoyed all of the photos and the stories, especially the one about the guy who helped you cross the street. I do not let possibilities limit my travels either. There is too much to see in this world to stay put! Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52246932987569752592016-01-11T07:50:49.131-08:002016-01-11T07:50:49.131-08:00Being on the Seven wonders of the World list I'...Being on the Seven wonders of the World list I've always wanted to visit Egypt to see the pyramids!<br />Love all your photos as always Jackie - thank you!Roses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26200261734043942522016-01-11T07:27:40.646-08:002016-01-11T07:27:40.646-08:00Beautiful photos, thank you. It surely was an exci...Beautiful photos, thank you. It surely was an exciting and memorable experience.riitta khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846480905422316167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1836425337416586772016-01-11T06:24:22.664-08:002016-01-11T06:24:22.664-08:00Hello, I am happy you decided to go and cross this...Hello, I am happy you decided to go and cross this city off your bucket list. The traffic does sound scary, maybe they need the tunnels under the street for people to walk, like London. Thanks for sharing your amazing photos, enjoy your week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53425646413192848102016-01-10T21:45:10.128-08:002016-01-10T21:45:10.128-08:00I would LOVE to visit Egypt someday, but my husban...I would LOVE to visit Egypt someday, but my husband isn't interested. He feels it's a "once in a lifetime" trip, and he already went as a kid. Perhaps someday I'll go solo or as a gals only trip. That photo of Luxor has me hooked. I'm glad that it was a positive experience for you and that it wasn't as scary as some people make it seem. Wishing you a good 2016.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-34441879911879997042016-01-10T15:37:02.714-08:002016-01-10T15:37:02.714-08:00I really enjoyed your photos of Cairo. For some re...I really enjoyed your photos of Cairo. For some reason I never, ever picture it with modern buildings, though of course it would have them. :-) I'm still stuck back in storybook visions of Cairo. :-) Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.com