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Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

We tried to make an early start as we wanted to see the Temple Mount as it has very restricted opening hours. We packed up as we were moving hotels and were out (into the rain) by 8:30. Not bad we thought but not good enough. We had to walk slowly as the cobbled streets were lethal in the rain and we arrived at the entrance point to find th…

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UP THE NILE WITHOUT A PADDLE Welcome to the blog of Fran, Geoff, Ken & Judi of their travels in Egypt, Jordan & Syria. We had planned this trip some time ago. The plan was to fly to Luxor and see the south of Egypt and then make a loop through the desert to see Cairo and Alexandria and then onto Sinai where Ken and Judy fly home. We then planned to go to Jordan and Syria. At the time of planning it, we were only worried about what to see and when to go for the optimal weathe…

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Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

We tried to make an early start as we wanted to see the Temple Mount as it has very restricted opening hours. We packed up as we were moving hotels and were out (into the rain) by 8:30. Not ba…

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Mar 26, 2011

Bethlehem

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Mar 26, 2011

Jerusalem

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Mar 23, 2011

Jerusalem, Israel

We set of this morning for Jerusalem via Amman. We had booked the bus to Amman as the service taxi experience coming here had not been good. We arrived at the bus station at 7:25 for an 8:00 …

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Mar 21, 2011

damascus, Syria

We left Latakkia at a reasonable hour. No free breakfast at the hotel, so we planned to get it on the run - sods law prevailed and as we got to the bus station, there was a bus just leaving f…

Daphne Hi Fran & Geoff, I have been looking at your blog, what a lot of travelling you have done!!. We enjoyed our trip to Australia and NZ, but glad we were not there in February. One tremor on Boxing Day was enough for me! Sheila and Paul have power but still no water. They are using their friend Anne's for showering and washing clothes. Very difficult for them, but as Sheila said they are alive. I don't think she knew anyone who has died, she hasn't said. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and I will speak to you when you return. Love Daphne

Mar 10, 2011 on the message board

syl hi i am enjoying yr phtos and blog, esp petra. We had a shortish time there and i think we missed half of it!! We are back in SA, have been to one wedding in the bush, driven along part of route 62, which runs well north of the garden route but parallel and touches on the karoo and is amongst huge mountain ranges at times. John now on way home and i am off to my sister tomorrow for a week. I hope Laura and Jez are ok but i know they are loving being in your house and love victoria too. lol sylxx

Mar 8, 2011 re: amman, Jordan

Angela & Adrian Hi Fran & Geoff, so pleased you are both safe & enjoying your amazing journey, & incredible adventures. We have just returned from our amazing journey through the Panama Canal, Mexico, Nicaragua,etc. look forward to hearing from you again soon. lotsof love A&A

Mar 4, 2011 re: amman, Jordan

Don and Jackie Glad you managed the boat trip to Jordan. Good to meet you in Dahab. We are now back home.

Feb 28, 2011 on the message board

frances timbers Hi hope you are all safe and enjoying you travels. take care Frances

Feb 25, 2011 on the message board

Annette and Graham Williams Well it looks like Ken has pulled off yet another miraculous escape. Well done to you all. Remember though 'there are old turists and there are bold turists but there are no old bold turists'. keep safe.

Feb 21, 2011 on the message board

mary Wow, this feels like enough excitement for this year, so glad you are safe. We are enjoying Josh and NZ> See you soon Judi. xx

Feb 19, 2011 re: sharm, Egypt

Sue Bailey Great to hear that you are alive and well!! x

Feb 17, 2011 re: sharm, Egypt

Casey We're following the scene in Tahrir Square and the politics closely over here, so we often think of you. It's great to have this blog to look at. We're all wondering if people you come into contact with are discussing the situation with you...

Feb 10, 2011 on the message board

Nefertari Great photos especially of Abydos and Dendera. Sounds a bit like when I was out there in Jan 1998 after the massacre at Hatshepsut's. Hope you've managed to go there. Look forward to hearing more. Safe travels!

Feb 9, 2011 re: el gizera, Egypt

Annette and Graham To the intrepid travellers.Pleased to hear everything going well.Hope the crowds stay as sparse as they look. Sounds like you are having A1 treatment long may it continue.Love us A&G

Feb 7, 2011 re: Lake Nasser, Egypt

joan mercer Glad to hear you are all OK. Jenny is here with me. Takes me back and can feel the hot winds! Lots of love J & J

Feb 6, 2011 re: Lake Nasser, Egypt

Sally and Andrew Hughes It was wonderful to read your blog and to know that you are all OK and enjoying yourselves. Photos are super too! We have all been worried about you, so take care and carry on with the blog!

Feb 6, 2011 on the message board

Lisa Holmes Glad you are all ok and still managing to enjoy your trip! Take care. Lisa, Nick and girls

Feb 5, 2011 on the message board

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Aswan Dam, Egypt 05-Feb-2011
Luxor, Egypt 07-Feb-2011
Dakhla Oasis, Egypt 09-Feb-2011
Palmyra, Syria 10-Mar-2011
Homs, Syria 12-Mar-2011
Hama, Syria 14-Mar-2011
Aleppo, Syria 17-Mar-2011
Lattakia, Syria 19-Mar-2011
Damascus, Syria 21-Mar-2011

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