Comments on: More Observations on Egypt http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/ Sun, 27 May 2012 09:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: KZnextzone http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284448 KZnextzone Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:53:15 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284448 I lived in Garden City at a building within our compound from the time I was ten until I was twelve. You really captured the view with the tourists. If tourism fails in Egypt, (after the assasination of Sadat), the Middle East is doomed. Hope you saw the Papyrus museum on the Nile. I lived in Garden City at a building within our compound from the time I was ten until I was twelve. You really captured the view with the tourists. If tourism fails in Egypt, (after the assasination of Sadat), the Middle East is doomed.
Hope you saw the Papyrus museum on the Nile.

]]> By: Sonic Ninja Kitty http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284311 Sonic Ninja Kitty Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:58:12 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284311 Interesting. Thanks for the glimpse of life outside our own fishbowl. Interesting. Thanks for the glimpse of life outside our own fishbowl.

]]> By: donjo http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284280 donjo Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:24:26 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284280 Well, actually Charlesmagne had anywhere from 5 - 10 wives he bothered to marry, fathered anywhere from 6 to 20 relatively legitimate children. That's the p.c. version. I read that he had literally dozens (hundreds?) of concubines and fathered a subsequent huge number of very illegitimate children. He was the "Father of Europe" in more ways than one. A goodly portion of Europeans (incidentally, including me) can trace their lineage directly back to Charlesmagne. Well, actually Charlesmagne had anywhere from 5 – 10 wives he bothered to marry, fathered anywhere from 6 to 20 relatively legitimate children. That’s the p.c. version. I read that he had literally dozens (hundreds?) of concubines and fathered a subsequent huge number of very illegitimate children. He was the “Father of Europe” in more ways than one. A goodly portion of Europeans (incidentally, including me) can trace their lineage directly back to Charlesmagne.

]]> By: John Fuhrman http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284271 John Fuhrman Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:59:27 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284271 Our trip to Egypt in the mid-90's was a once in a lifetime experience and I would recommend this destination with no second thoughts. Of all the highlights I still remember the sound and light show at Karnak. As the voice in the night asked us to look towards the monument a shooting star shot through the sky. It was magical. Our trip to Egypt in the mid-90′s was a once in a lifetime experience and I would recommend this destination with no second thoughts. Of all the highlights I still remember the sound and light show at Karnak. As the voice in the night asked us to look towards the monument a shooting star shot through the sky. It was magical.

]]> By: donjo http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284208 donjo Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:09:24 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284208 Charlemagne is essentially credited with forming what is considered "modern" Europe. He controlled most of Europe and traveled from castle to castle in various areas. I think he had it all figured out as he had something like 125 wives. Charlemagne is essentially credited with forming what is considered “modern” Europe. He controlled most of Europe and traveled from castle to castle in various areas. I think he had it all figured out as he had something like 125 wives.

]]> By: elaine http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284200 elaine Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:23:31 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284200 donjo, your link:..."Europe was essentially formed..by Charlamagne 1200 yrs ago". Google: Bosnian pyramid.com (somewhat speculative). But check out a recent NYTIMES article (click on science section) "A Lost European Culture, Pulled Back From Obscurity" by John Noble Wilford. Proof of much sophistication in culture in B.C.E Balkans. Great article. Larry, Glad you the Mrs are having a good time donjo, your link:…”Europe was essentially formed..by Charlamagne 1200 yrs ago”. Google: Bosnian pyramid.com (somewhat speculative). But check out a recent NYTIMES article (click on science section) “A Lost European Culture, Pulled Back From Obscurity” by John Noble Wilford. Proof of much sophistication in culture in B.C.E Balkans. Great article. Larry, Glad you the Mrs are having a good time

]]> By: donjo http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284192 donjo Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:44:57 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284192 Here's a site on river boat cruising in Egypt: http://www.cruises-via-river-or-canal.com/NileRiverCruises.html Here’s a site on river boat cruising in Egypt:
http://www.cruises-via-river-or-canal.com/NileRiverCruises.html

]]> By: Patrick Henry http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284178 Patrick Henry Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:56:37 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284178 Just going to Egypt would be Sweet..So its nice to either watch Rick Steves on TV or read a first hand account like Larrys..the river boats look nice..I always wanted to take one down the Rhine every time I went to germany..but never did.. Just like Rick...it was neat larry found a new place to stay and make local friends too..thats half the fun of any trip..I think.. Thanks for the link larry...worked fine for me.. Glad you have "Good' memorys.. Just going to Egypt would be Sweet..So its nice to either watch Rick Steves on TV or read a first hand account like Larrys..the river boats look nice..I always wanted to take one down the Rhine every time I went to germany..but never did..

Just like Rick…it was neat larry found a new place to stay and make local friends too..thats half the fun of any trip..I think..

Thanks for the link larry…worked fine for me..

Glad you have “Good’ memorys..

]]> By: TeakWoodKite http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284154 TeakWoodKite Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:41:00 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284154 taking a four day cruise down the Nile on a upscale river boat. Sweet. taking a four day cruise down the Nile on a upscale river boat.

Sweet.

]]> By: momule http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284150 momule Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:38:02 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284150 Takes me back to 1989 when my husband and I flew first class and back to Egypt on our TWA frequent flyer miles. The first night in Cairo we ventured out and I stepped on a dead cat. Two days later we were woken at an unearthly hour to go to the airport for our flight to Luxor. I was moaning "Never again, never again". I soon shut up,though. We hit Karnak for the "Son et Lumiere" then set off on our Nile cruise. Each morning we visited another fantastic temple, then sat on deck watching the birds and sipping tea as we made our way down to Aswan. One day as we left Kom Ombo I looked back as this magnificent building slipped away behind us and tried to imagine what a wonder it must have seemed to the people then. Floating down the river with the banks like a green ribbon in the sand it really brought home the saying "Egypt is the gift of the Nile". Perhaps one of the most surprising things was that our favorite tour guide was almost a dead ringer for Liz Taylor, except she had green eyes! Of course we called her Cleo between ourselves. Takes me back to 1989 when my husband and I flew first class and back to Egypt on our TWA frequent flyer miles. The first night in Cairo we ventured out and I stepped on a dead cat. Two days later we were woken at an unearthly hour to go to the airport for our flight to Luxor. I was moaning “Never again, never again”. I soon shut up,though. We hit Karnak for the “Son et Lumiere” then set off on our Nile cruise. Each morning we visited another fantastic temple, then sat on deck watching the birds and sipping tea as we made our way down to Aswan. One day as we left Kom Ombo I looked back as this magnificent building slipped away behind us and tried to imagine what a wonder it must have seemed to the people then. Floating down the river with the banks like a green ribbon in the sand it really brought home the saying “Egypt is the gift of the Nile”. Perhaps one of the most surprising things was that our favorite tour guide was almost a dead ringer for Liz Taylor, except she had green eyes! Of course we called her Cleo between ourselves.

]]> By: Larry Johnson http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284149 Larry Johnson Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:33:47 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284149 Great question. I will address in a subsequent post. Great question. I will address in a subsequent post.

]]> By: James http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284144 James Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:20:31 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284144 What is the Muslim attitude on Obama there? Did you talk any politics with the locals? What is the Muslim attitude on Obama there? Did you talk any politics with the locals?

]]> By: More Observations on Egypt : NO QUARTER | Egypt today http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284131 More Observations on Egypt : NO QUARTER | Egypt today Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:52:06 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284131 [...] Here is the original post: More Observations on Egypt : NO QUARTER [...] [...] Here is the original post: More Observations on Egypt : NO QUARTER [...]

]]> By: Honora http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284127 Honora Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:46:12 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284127 It sounds like you just took the trip we are planning on taking with our 3 teenagers this summer. Yes, I know that summer is not a great time, but school dictates our vacations. Glad you had a great time, I can't wait. It sounds like you just took the trip we are planning on taking with our 3 teenagers this summer. Yes, I know that summer is not a great time, but school dictates our vacations. Glad you had a great time, I can’t wait.

]]> By: Tricia http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/37588/more-observations-on-egypt/#comment-1284114 Tricia Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:24:47 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=37588#comment-1284114 Sounds like a wonderful trip, Larry. Sounds like a wonderful trip, Larry.

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