A quick note before getting some sleep. I'm in Cairo for one night and then off on a drive south through the deserts of Egypt and then the ceremony at Abu Simbel, until Feb 25 when I fly to South Africa. I'm guessing there is little or no cell phone or internet access until then - so more pictures and comments once I get to Johannesburg, South Africa. It has been a great trip to Amman Jorden. In short Amman and the trip south to Petra was one of the best trips I've taken. Damascus Syria was interesting and sadly, Jerusalem, Israel was disappointing. More later.
A final note - thanks to Sandy, Adrian, and Nancy for reminding me that it is the St. John's River in Jacksonville that along with the Nile in Egypt, are the only 2 rivers in the world that run south to north. Please keep helping me correct any errors. Salam (peace) from Ramblin me
