Egypt calling

Hmm..now that the exams are over, i needed some time to recall the trip to Egypt. Seems like long time ago..

Here we go.
On the flight to Egypt everything was wonderful but we were stucked at the airport for few hours in Hurgada. The tour guide didnt wait for us and so we were left at the airport. We managed to ask around and found the green van. We waited for awhile then, the tour agent manager arrived grumbling why were we the last ones to arrive. It wasnt our fault if the line at the custom was so long.
Upon reaching the Hotel Royal Palace, i was a little disappointed as it was supposed to be a 4 star but it didnt live up to its reputation. It was 12am.
We went to bed right after supper.

The 1st morning started with buffet type breakfast (well decorated and wide variaties of food.)Then, the tour guide appear 15 mins late. I think our agent is the worse one. Bad service, not punctual and cheat alot.
Some people took trip to Cairo, some for the cruise around the coral islands, etc
i decided to take the city tour. We left the Hotel for city tour at about 6 pm but i was too tired and didnt pay much attention in the bus.
The town looked wrecked. With people in dirty clothes walking here and there.
We visited the church,the mosque, what else..then we went to Egyptian oil shop recommended by the tour guide*should never buy anything from any shops recommended as their price are much much higher. Then we dropped by the eastern bazaar and got some souvenirs.

The 2day was the day to stroll along the beach, after breakfast, went to the beach and enjoy the view ,wahhh..nice....
3rd day same as 2nd day
4th day, we left for Luxor at 5 am by bus and slept in the bus. Got there in the noon..We made a stop where the beduin ppl live *they are supprisingly dirty and haggy.
Then we visited Karnak temple..I felt really emotional it was really amazing! Only my eyes can tell u how great it was.
The next was Valley of the Kings , it was dusty and windy at the same time. I went in to Kings tombs to find scriptures on the walls. Amazing!But we can only visit 3 tombs. Before tht, On the way we visited the place where they make the souvenirs from stones and marbles. I love the ones which glows in the dark. We visited for a short while Hopsutep* i think* A female firaou's tomb. Then the camera mulfunctioned.. I was moody and worried about the camera.The memories inside..
Then finally we headed home ,feeling hungry and tired not to mention, frustrated with the camera problem.
We all had late dinner at 12am and head right to bed.
5thday, i was too tired to waake up early so i skipped breakfast and went for dinner.
Then i headed to the beach and went snorkeling in the Red Sea.
The experience was *no words to describe it* but i do panicked for a while, it was mt first time floating in the midst of nowhere. And i felt tinglings from the fishes moving around my legs and i am afraid of the living things below .hahah...Other ppl are enjoying their time..But after awhile, i got used to the feeling and enjoy the time looking and watching the marine life down there. It looks like a busy metro polis.=) Then after few moments , time passed by so fast i didnt even realise tht i was time to go back to shore. I was shivering on the way back..
Dinner was great as they made special day for the Russian visitors as it was their New year. I ate too much and then i drank a cup of wine. When i went up to my room, i felt nausea and vomitted all i ate at the buffet..And i got hungry at midnight..haha...not only tht, the basin was stucked and i had to call someone to fix the basin....tht s bad..
On the 6th day(friday) i think...Went to the TItanic aqua park. The park was beautiful and fun. It was sunny but windy, so pretty cold..I tried almost all rides and with some help managed to slide the scary ride *took it on video*
SO then the day ended.
FInally it was the day to pack our things, after check out.. i walked and walked discovered Ramstor . MAN..tht place has the cheapest souvenirs and widest range of it! I bought the egyptian perfumes oils and papyrus and lots more.
And then i got home..=) overall i m happy. NOw it s time for me to study for the much awaited state exam of surgery.