Monthly Archives: April 2010
Things We Learned and Liked-Israel
For general Middle East information, refer to this post. Things we learned: Currency: Pounds (3.7 Israeli Shekels=$1 USD) Cities Visited: Jerusalem Check border crossings on how to get into Israel without a stamp because other Middle Eastern countries will not … Continue reading
What is Jerusalem?
Jerusalem. The city is in many ways the center of the world. It is home to three of the most important religions in the world and is dripping with history from every thoroughfare and alley in its limits. It is … Continue reading
Dream Fulfilled
As my dreams of international travel started to take off over the past several years, the “list” has steadily grown to an impossible dream to see ALL of the world. However, for a few years now, a couple of places … Continue reading
Things We Learned and Liked-Egypt
For General Middle East Information, please refer to this post. Things we learned: Currency: Pounds (5.5 Egyptian Pounds=$1 USD) Cities Visited: Cairo, Luxor, St. Katherine It is well worth it to visit Old Cairo behind the subway station at the … Continue reading
In Search of the Ten Commandments
A visit to the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt was a bit strange for us. The Red Sea is there, with world class diving, but we never have done this. Plus, it was January in Egypt, not exactly the best time … Continue reading