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Our Egyptian odyssey continues with a flight from Cairo to Luxor. Our last visit here was actually only on the plane at the Luxor Airport in 1997! 68 people were killed in a recent Islamic terrorism attack and our tour guides wouldn’t allow us off the plane. This…
Like the 19th century travelers in the painting above, I want to explore more than ever! Many of us have a desire to change the current narrative and make a shift to the positive. For me, traveling is a much needed elixir, especially in these tumultuous times. The key is…
We enjoyed a day of joyful protest on Saturday. Marla and I with daughter Lisa and her friend Holly, attended a “No Kings” protest in a South Denver suburb. After it began to wind down Marla said we must go to one more! I love her passion and…
Join Marla and I on an exhausting day of fascinating Cairo explorations. The Coptic area of Cairo is amazingly historic with ancient churches, mosques, and even a synagogue. Marla is with the women in our tour at the historic Al-Hakim_Mosque in old Cairo. Construction began in the late 10th…
Marla and I were very fortunate to visit Egypt in January before all the recent volatile events in the Middle East. We toured the complex of Saqqara located on the western bank of the Nile and about an hour south of Cairo. The area was used as a royal metropolis…
March is “Women’s History Month” and I have been reflecting on all the amazing women is my life. I have been very fortunate for the women who have loved me dearly and helped me navigate life’s pathways. They have taught me to persevere and…
Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 has captivated people throughout the world. I was enthralled with the story as a young boy and hoped to someday visit the tomb itself. We flew to Luxor to see King Tutankhamun’s actual tomb in the…
Egypt was supposed to be part of a tour of the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya and a cruise to the Seychelles Islands in 1997. Sadly, there was a terrorist attack in Luxor killing 62 people, mostly tourists. We were advised to stay on the plane at both the Luxor…
Wonderful Happy Birthday wishes to Marla! She has a special “Je ne sais quoi” of beauty, kindness, sensitivity, and intellect. An explorer at heart. Near Moezz Street by the Khan Khalili Market in Cairo. A lifetime student of history. At the Edfu Temple in Egypt. I love her…
Why do so many of us surround ourselves with personal little treasures? Look around and you’ll probably see a number of little odds and ends on your desk, the bookcase, night stand, or in the kitchen. There are many answers to this…along with many questions. For…