ready, set, go!

It's been a tough week for everyone. I think people are finally buckling down with school work, as it's sort of our version of midterms. We got back from our mini-field, had five days of cramming in as much school work as possible, and then are off on our carnival excursions! I have had a cold all week, there has been a lot of snow, the laundry machines have been full every day, and teachers have enjoyed making sure all our exams and projects are on the same day. Overall, I think everyone is ready for this week long break!

Tonight we leave for the airport to spend the night in Frankfurt Hahn, Germany before our early flight to Rome via Ryanair. We then have a full day in Rome before departing to Cairo, Egypt Saturday night. Here's a little list of our itinerary, feel free to skim!

3/02: Meet at airport upon arrival by a tour guide and then overnight in a hotel in Cairo.


14/02: After Breakfast, we have a guided tour of Cairo. Then, a transfer to Giza Plateau where rise the three Pyramids of Cheops, chephren & Mycrenos which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world, and the Sphinx before heading to Sakkara , the first capital of ancient Egypt where we see the step Pyramid.That night we have a Fellucca ride on the majestic Nile Complementary before spending the night on an overnight train to Aswan.

15/02: Arrive Aswan and go to our cruise boat!We see the High Dam before a transfer to Philae Temple and the Oblisque. That night we sail to Komombo.

16/02: We visit the Komombo Temple the Right Hand Temple, and the Left Hand Temple.Then we sail to Edfu to see the Edfu temple before sailing to Luxor that night.

17/02: After breakfast, we visit the east bank and see the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. That night we have a a Galbia (whatever that is) party and an oriental dinner.

18/02: We see the valley of the kings, the Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. We spend that night on an overnight train back to Cairo.

19/02: Arrive Cairo and visit the Egyptian museum and the Citadel of Saladin, then off to Old Cairo where we visit the Hunging Church and Sinagogue ( Ben Ezra Temple ). That night we go to Khan el Khalili markets for shopping before heading to a hotel for the night.

20/02: Transfer to the airport for final departure back to Rome!

21/02: Spend the day in Rome before heading back to Luxembourg!

Yikes, I cannot wait. I am ready to see the sites and see a culture. It's a once in a lifetime type of trip!