Egypt: Pyramids, Pharaohs and Ancient Treasures Meets Thread - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

tufbuf · 07-13-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by carpenta

Just reported on CNN that two American tourists and their guide was kidnapped off a tourist bus and are being held as collateral for a tribe member being held on drug charges in Cairo. I wonder if ABD will rethink their tours since this is the third kidnapping of American tourists?

Just to clarify, the kidnapping occurred in a mountainous region in the center of the Sinai peninsula called Sabr el-Hitan which is quite a distance from Cairo. It's probably a remote area which puts tourists at risk.

carpenta · 07-13-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tufbuf

Just to clarify, the kidnapping occurred in a mountainous region in the center of the Sinai peninsula called Sabr el-Hitan which is quite a distance from Cairo. It's probably a remote area which puts tourists at risk.

Yes but with the disorganized central goverment this could become a tactic that disgruntled groups will employ, especially if it is successful, as an means to their end what ever it may be.

JacksGirlz · 08-04-2012, 08:36 PM

I'll be finished paying for our trip this month.

Now we'll just be stuck waiting and waiting until we leave for Cairo in December. Good thing we get to break up our wait with a visit to Disneyland this October.

tufbuf · 08-05-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksGirlz

I'll be finished paying for our trip this month.

Now we'll just be stuck waiting and waiting until we leave for Cairo in December. Good thing we get to break up our wait with a visit to Disneyland this October.

Congratulations, JacksGirlz! Pls. Don't forget to post your trip report!!

JacksGirlz · 08-05-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tufbuf

Congratulations, JacksGirlz! Pls. Don't forget to post your trip report!!

I am taking a small notebook with me so I can keep track of all the details. I haven't ever posted a trip report but plan to this time because of the lack of trip reports for this adventure.

sayhello · 08-05-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksGirlz

I am taking a small notebook with me so I can keep track of all the details. I haven't ever posted a trip report but plan to this time because of the lack of trip reports for this adventure.

Cool! I'm looking forward to hearing about this trip! Let me know if you need any help with how to post pictures or anything!

Sayhello

tufbuf · 09-05-2012, 12:17 AM

Just want to share a few photos I took when we visited a King Tut exhibit in Seattle. I thought it would be nice way to whet the appetites of those who are planning to do the Egypt ABD.

This is King Tut's cannopic coffinnette which stored his stomach. Too bad they did not showcase his death mask or sarcophagus which we were looking forward to see. This is about a foot in height and made of gold.

Psusennes I's death mask, looked like he had a tiny head. It's ornately decorated and completely made of gold.

A sculpture of Akhenaten, this is a huge sculpture!

Khafre's calcite sculpture, he was supposed to have built the Sphinx of Giza.

MooksterL1 · 09-05-2012, 05:34 AM

Beautiful pics! I can't wait to read a trip report. Egypt has been number one on my bucket list since I was about 7 years old. One day!

JacksGirlz · 09-05-2012, 10:22 AM

Thank you for the pictures, tufbuf. In 2010, my DD and I visited New York, NY and saw the King Tut exhibit in Times Square. I think that really whetted our appetite for this particular adventure. Plus, we really wanted to try out ABD.

WeLoveABD · 09-05-2012, 06:58 PM

tufbuf--such a tease! How can we wait until Dec 2013? I am hoping that someone from the October group (first one to Eygpt with ABD, right?) does a detailed trip report.

JacksGirlz · 09-05-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WeLoveABD

tufbuf--such a tease! How can we wait until Dec 2013? I am hoping that someone from the October group (first one to Eygpt with ABD, right?) does a detailed trip report.

Yep, October has the earliest dates for ABD Egypt so I'm keeping my fingers crossed someone will post up to date information. If not, I will definitely post a trip report when we go this December. I'm all paid off as of today

I thought it might never happen.

tufbuf · 09-05-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WeLoveABD

tufbuf--such a tease! How can we wait until Dec 2013? I am hoping that someone from the October group (first one to Eygpt with ABD, right?) does a detailed trip report.

I was going to say, I am looking forward to JacksGirlz trip report this Dec.! It is slightly different from the 2013 itinerary though. I don't think there is anyone in the boards doing the Oct. trip which is an Adults Only trip as well.

JacksGirlz · 09-18-2012, 01:10 PM

So disappointed.

I just received an email from my travel agent that ABD has cancelled our Egyptian trip. They offer dates for next spring/summer to reschedule but after this, I'm afraid we'll just be cancelled again. sigh
I imagine that the October adult only trip must be cancelled too. Any word on that?

TammyAlphabet · 09-18-2012, 05:51 PM

So sorry. I hope you can make some plans for another trip.

JacksGirlz · 09-18-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TammyAlphabet

So sorry. I hope you can make some plans for another trip.

Oh yes, we're already looking towards scheduling another ABD probably for Europe. DD14 is liking Germany, Scotland or Ireland so I'll be posting on one of those threads soon.

08-04-2012, 08:36 PM	#18
JacksGirlz Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 447	I'll be finished paying for our trip this month. Now we'll just be stuck waiting and waiting until we leave for Cairo in December. Good thing we get to break up our wait with a visit to Disneyland this October. __________________ May 2006- Wilderness Lodge-1st trip to WDW, December 2006- Pop Century, October 2007- SSR and MNSSHP, November 2007- 1st Disney Cruise , January 2008 - SSR, Boardwalk, October 2008 - Pop Century and MNSSHP, March 2009 - Pop Century, May 2009 - VWL, December 2010-Pop Century and 1st MVMCP, March 2011- Disney Dream and SSR, January 2012 - Disney Wonder, March 2012 - Disney Magic and POR Royal Guest Room, March 2013 - Disney Fantasy, June 2013 - ABD Germany, Once Upon a Fairytale, July 2013 - ABD - Ireland, the Emerald Isle, August 2013 - Disney Wonder

09-05-2012, 12:17 AM	#22
tufbuf Disney Addict! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 730	Just want to share a few photos I took when we visited a King Tut exhibit in Seattle. I thought it would be nice way to whet the appetites of those who are planning to do the Egypt ABD. This is King Tut's cannopic coffinnette which stored his stomach. Too bad they did not showcase his death mask or sarcophagus which we were looking forward to see. This is about a foot in height and made of gold. Psusennes I's death mask, looked like he had a tiny head. It's ornately decorated and completely made of gold. A sculpture of Akhenaten, this is a huge sculpture! Khafre's calcite sculpture, he was supposed to have built the Sphinx of Giza. __________________ ABD-2013(CR),2012(Greece/Alpine Magic),2011 (Peru & Ecuador),2010 (SWS),2009 (CKL),2008 (VI); DCL-2007 (DW 3n),2008 (DM 7n WC),2010 (11n Med),2011 (DD 3n,7n MR,DD 4n),2012 (DFMV 7nWC,5nCan DM,5n DD),2013(3n DD,12n Med DM),DParis 09/09-WDW (Boardwalk) 12/06-DL (Grand Californian) 09/05-WDW (AK Lodge) 10/04 WDW (Coronado Springs) 06/03-DL 09/00-WDW (All Star Music) 10/98-WDW (Port Orleans) 11/97-DL Jun92

09-05-2012, 05:34 AM	#23
MooksterL1 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2010 Location: East TN Posts: 94	Beautiful pics! I can't wait to read a trip report. Egypt has been number one on my bucket list since I was about 7 years old. One day! __________________

09-05-2012, 10:22 AM	#24
JacksGirlz Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 447	Thank you for the pictures, tufbuf. In 2010, my DD and I visited New York, NY and saw the King Tut exhibit in Times Square. I think that really whetted our appetite for this particular adventure. Plus, we really wanted to try out ABD. __________________ May 2006- Wilderness Lodge-1st trip to WDW, December 2006- Pop Century, October 2007- SSR and MNSSHP, November 2007- 1st Disney Cruise , January 2008 - SSR, Boardwalk, October 2008 - Pop Century and MNSSHP, March 2009 - Pop Century, May 2009 - VWL, December 2010-Pop Century and 1st MVMCP, March 2011- Disney Dream and SSR, January 2012 - Disney Wonder, March 2012 - Disney Magic and POR Royal Guest Room, March 2013 - Disney Fantasy, June 2013 - ABD Germany, Once Upon a Fairytale, July 2013 - ABD - Ireland, the Emerald Isle, August 2013 - Disney Wonder

09-05-2012, 06:58 PM	#25
WeLoveABD DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 656	tufbuf--such a tease! How can we wait until Dec 2013? I am hoping that someone from the October group (first one to Eygpt with ABD, right?) does a detailed trip report. __________________ ABD: Scotland (2014), Greece (06/12), Peru (08/11), Germany (12/09), Knights & Lights (12/08), China (06/08), Italy (06/07). DCL: 5 night Xmas Cruise Disney Dream (12/12), 12 night Baltic Disney Magic (06/10), 10-Night Mediterranean Cruise Barcelona, Disney Magic (06/07) Mexican Riveria Cruise Disney Magic (06/05), 7-Night Caribbean Cruise Disney Magic (05/02), 7-Night Vacation Pkg : 4-Night resort and 3-Night cruise Port Canaveral, Florida Disney Magic (05/99). Hong Kong Disneyland (2008), Paris Disneyland (2008), WDW a few and Disneyland 100+; D23 Charter Member. And completely unbiased!

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09-18-2012, 01:10 PM	#28
JacksGirlz Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 447	Cancelled So disappointed. I just received an email from my travel agent that ABD has cancelled our Egyptian trip. They offer dates for next spring/summer to reschedule but after this, I'm afraid we'll just be cancelled again. sigh I imagine that the October adult only trip must be cancelled too. Any word on that? __________________ May 2006- Wilderness Lodge-1st trip to WDW, December 2006- Pop Century, October 2007- SSR and MNSSHP, November 2007- 1st Disney Cruise , January 2008 - SSR, Boardwalk, October 2008 - Pop Century and MNSSHP, March 2009 - Pop Century, May 2009 - VWL, December 2010-Pop Century and 1st MVMCP, March 2011- Disney Dream and SSR, January 2012 - Disney Wonder, March 2012 - Disney Magic and POR Royal Guest Room, March 2013 - Disney Fantasy, June 2013 - ABD Germany, Once Upon a Fairytale, July 2013 - ABD - Ireland, the Emerald Isle, August 2013 - Disney Wonder

09-18-2012, 05:51 PM	#29
TammyAlphabet DIS Veteran Life Member - "exclusive tag fairy club" Enjoys sour grapes Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,947	So sorry. I hope you can make some plans for another trip. __________________ In loving memory of a great husband and father to our two children... We love and miss you honey! Sept. 29, 1966-Feb. 3, 2008

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