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Egypt has treated me well too. I have only 5 days left here and am trying NOT to think about the departure. We've done all kinds of suprising things including going to Dream Park. Who knew they'd have lots of roller coasters and rides? We've driven to Alexandria for a mini-vacation and visited more pyramids I've not visited before. All in all the trip has been so successful. After all the worry about what the current state of affairs might be, I am very happy I've come. RFQ, I'm glad you are enjoying the time too!

The only time I've had my carry on bags weighed was when I flew Philippine Airlines. It was from Nevada to Vancouver. I must say, however, it was a great flight. Best safety video I've ever seen and amazingly real silverware with knives. That was a shock, since the trip was in 2011.
I did say tonight to a friend that I thought maybe my carry on luggage weighed more than my actual suitcase. And, despite the fact that I'll miss that great safety video, I won't be flying Philippine Airlines. This time it is Egyptair, and I think my carry on will be safe from the scales. Hope so anyway!

I leave Saturday. I arrive Sunday--the day after the second round of voting! Enjoy your time as well RFQ.
By the way, it is definitely interesting to note that the same products can be made to different standards. Roosha, my fiance will be pleased that you concur with his theories. Makes me a little sad, though, that all things aren't made equally well.

My fiance believes that things "Made in China" but sold in the USA are better quality than things "Made in China" but sold in Egypt, so I totally understand the need for Costco shampoo!!! Maybe I'll do a scientific experiment this trip to see if the same products really are different. ☺

I leave Saturday, and last night I had to unpack all of my items. I keep standing on a scale with my luggage, and it is over 50 lbs. I am trying to pare down my items, but I just can't decide what to leave out. Sure, I could pay the extra fee for overweight luggage, but I am stubborn. I do not like paying extra fees. I try to avoid it at all costs. So, we'll have to see what wins out--my vain desires for lots of material things or my stingy, money saving personality. Maybe the gravitational pull on my luggage will just lessen the moment it goes on the airline's scale. One can hope...

Heading to Egypt is indeed exciting news. I will spend my Christmas vacation there as well, but I will have just two weeks. We are about 40 days away from my arrival, and I am as excited as you seem to be. I've spent summer in Egypt, but I look forward to the joys of winter. Have a wonderful and safe trip!

More than the weather-- I am starting to get a small bit concerned about the Gaza situation escalating anymore. IsA kheyr.
My new luggage arrives today ...any everyone cares why?? lol. But well...each little step helps fill the time.
I'll be packing as soon as my finals are over....

I have been worried about that too. My fiance is in the tourism business, and he is currently working with a large group. The people visiting always tell him how surprised they are that things feel so safe as the media seems to make Egypt look not safe. I trust his words, but the American news media makes it hard for me to stop worrying. My family's worry is worst of all. One thing I do know is that Cairo is far from the conflict, and I'll be outside of the main city anyway. I just don't want to have the US government place any warning or ban on traveling to Egypt. I had that happen once when I was supposed to go to Kenya.
Also, I was in Cairo during the elections this year. I stood inside the gates of the Cairo Museum as people were marching to Tahrir Square. As close as the two places were (across the street from one another), I could not even feel any worry. The marching was peacful as they passed the museum, and I felt very safe. When I returned to my room and was able to watch it on TV, I was astonished there were so many people who had been near where I was standing. Truly, I felt safe.
I guess we'll both have to continue watching the conflicts from afar and trust our loved ones in Egypt will give us the best advice as to what is truly occurring in Egypt. In my heart, I feel it will be a great and safe experience for the both of us!

I have been to Egypt twice before. I went in July 2009 as a tourist, and we met for the first time. Then, once we decided to finally make a go of it, we tried to decide who would travel where. It was much easier for me to get to Egypt, so I went this summer for almost all of June. Both trips included time in Sharm El Sheikh (on the Sinai Peninsula) and in Cairo. This time he hasn't let me know if we will do much weekend traveling. I think we just might stay in the city and enjoy the two weeks we have. I have gone to time and date on the internet, and I have two countdown timers going--one when I leave, and one when I arrive. It gives me days, hours, minutes, and seconds until I leave. I'm now under 3,000,000 seconds . It's just good fun.
My packing began this evening, and I've started to get my clothes ready. He tells me it'll be cold in Egypt, but somehow 53 isn't what I'd consider freezing. So, I'm in a quandry about what to take. It's all a good quandry though. Have you been to Egypt before? It is a stunning place. One day soon I hope to visit Alexandria and the Black and White Desert. It's nice to have someone around who could easily take me there...
I will certainly be checking in to see how your trip went. I just keep praying that the weather will be great in December, so my flights aren't delayed. With a finite time to see each other, I want to make the best of all our time.