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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Rounding third base, heading home

So my trip is coming to a close, I now have 4 more work days to go.  Its an odd feeling, I remember so distinctly unpacking me bag, readying myself for an adventure. And now all the sudden I am packing up ready to move onto my next.
Lets recap whats gone down recently. So the other weekend me and Brad and Jason (Aussies) spontaneously decided we wanted to go to a nature party we had been told of the week before.  A nature party is pretty self implied, but its a big scene in Israel, where a bunch of hippies gather in a random field, put together a massive sound system, and do drugs and dance all night.  So we thought that sounded good enough for us.  Also the only reason this was an option is because my friend Sunny (asian) sprained his ankle a couple of days before a planned hike we had.  The hike would have been epic, a 50 mile, 3 day hike.  But that went down the drain when Sunny came crashing to the ground.  So Me, Brad, and Jason found a ride, took a bus, took another bus and we ended up in Tel Aviv.  The party didnt start until 3 in the morning so we had alot of time to kill.  So we snuck into Hayacon, the hostel I had stayed in when I went to Tel Aviv, we went to the rooftop and drank with a bunch of cool people.  We then went to a lounge on the beach and drank and smoked hookah.  It was a great time and we started to think of not even going.  But then I got the call with the directions and we decided it was the "right" thing to do. We got a taxi, and ended up in the middle of some orange field 20 minutes from Tel Aviv.  We went in and there was great trance with so much base, people dancing, a bonfire, a little bar.  It was quite perfect.  Now I can't say exactly what we did there, only that an orange field was very fitting.  After an 8 hour adventure I ended up passed out on the beach near the hostel fully clothed... yup. 
We have a volunteer trip coming up in 4 days to Jerusalem.  I'm happy about this because 1. its going to be free (jewwwww) and 2. we are all going together with chaperones that completely lack any moral subsistence.  We are going to make the holy land very unholy hahahahha... yeah anyways, that should be a great time.  Also that trip will mark the end of my kibbutz experience, for upon our return I will be headed to Egypt to meet my sister. 
My trip to Egypt is going to be quite awesome, here is an itinerary for the 10 day excursion...

Day 1: Cairo
Arrive in Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you through the formalities and then transferred to your hotel to meet your guide for briefing about the tour package; overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Aswan
After breakfast you will start the tour by visiting the awe inspiring Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza plateau, then head to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid- the first completed Pyramid in Egypt and some other amazing tombs. After a day of seeing 4500 year old ancient structures, you will take the overnight first class train up the River Nile to Aswan. (Upgrade to sleeper cabin for only £40 - one way)
(Breakfast)


Day 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan around 10:00, you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan and start your Nile quest by visiting the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the famous High Dam of Aswan which after completion in 1971, created Lake Nasser. Free evening at your leisure, overnight at your hotel in Aswan.


Day 4: Felucca cruise from Aswan
After breakfast, check aboard the Nile Felucca and sail around the Islands temples of Aswan, Kitchener the botanical garden which has many imported trees and plants form several countries, next to the Elephantine Island which contains ruins of temples dedicated to the new kingdom in the pharaoh's era, overnight on the Felucca.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


Day 5: Kom-Ombo, Edfu to Luxor
In the morning you will reach Kom-Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek the Crocodile headed Evil God and Haroeris the Falcon headed Good God. And then you will head to Edfu to visit the most preserved and completed temple in Egypt, this temple is 2000 years old and dedicated to the Falcon headed God Horus the son of Osiris, then continue towards Luxor, arrive in Luxor transferred to your hotel, afternoon tour of the East bank of Luxor, There you will experience the massive Karnak temple and the historic Luxor temple, overnight at your hotel in Luxor.
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Luxor to Red Sea
After breakfast you will tour the west Bank of Luxor. Start the tour off with the World famous Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary) and the great Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of Amenophis III's temple. 5:00 PM Bus to Hurghada, overnight at the red sea.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Hurghada, Red Sea
This is a free day to be spent as you feel. Hurghada is a relaxing small resort. In Hurghada, there are many options available, snorkeling, swimming, sun-tanning, scuba diving and good food and drink, overnight at your hotel in Hurghada.

(Breakfast)


Day 8: Hurghada, Red Sea
This is another day free to be spent as you see fit. With snorkeling, swimming, sun-tanning, scuba diving and good food and drink available you will find much to do; or nothing to do but enjoy the sun, overnight Bus to Cairo. (Breakfast)

Day 9: Back to Cairo
Arrive in Cairo, be transferred to your hotel, and at the right time you will start the last tour in Egypt with the Egyptian museum, the old city of Cairo where you can explore the Coptic area and the seven churches there, the citadel of Saladin to visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the cave church with the sculptures that shows the incredible miracle that happened when a mountain have been moved by the power of praying! And finally to the open market (Khan El Khalili) the Bazaar with the numerous souvenirs shops and the coffee shops, overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 10: Cairo - Flight back home
After breakfast the trip will end in Cairo where it began. Transfer to the airport. Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight
I'm so pumped to sail on the Felucca down the Nile. Should be quite an experience. I will have a hefty post for that trip.

Most people who read this probably have no idea who Gilad Shalit is so I shall explain.  He is a soldier in the Israeli army who 5 years ago was captured by the Hamas, an extreme political faction.  Well the other day he was finally released in exchange for 1000 arab prisoners.  Just goes to show you which side values its own. 

Lastly I want to put say a little something about the Occupy Wall street movement (dont worry I'm not there to argue with you)
I keep hearing people say that the protesters are a bunch of lazy people that don't want to work.  Well what I think they are, are people with ambition and vision.  It's not about the jobs, its not about the money, its about life and what we all have become to apathetic and blinded to see.  Myself and many others can call themselves "liberals" if there needs to be a label.  We feel that EVERYONE deserves a chance, EVERYONE deserves healthcare, and that the pursuit of happiness is a right and not a privilege.  It seems now more then ever, that while so many struggle to make ends meet, and have little time for leisure, others sit on mountains of money that they do not need and SOMETIMES but not always do not even deserve.  The banks embody this injustice, because not to long ago when these institutions were about to fail for their greed, the government and the people came to help them out.  What do they do? They hand out massive bonuses to the executives who got us in this mess, and they start charging people for the right to even use their own money.  On top of this, we look to the government that has been hijacked by conservative extremist.  They somehow think that the government defaulting on its debt was a good idea, they somehow think that cutting taxes for the rich is going to make things better.  These people are evil and disillusioned, they are so far removed from the everyday people of this country and care little for them (evident through their actions).  So the movement is not about one company, or one thing, what it is, is the release of anger felt by many for so long when reading the news and seeing what has become of our great nation and the world.  Mmmm I feel much better now. Anyways dont hate me too much over my opinions.
I wish I had some pictures for you guys, but i dont... sorry!
Love yall mutha fuckas, and see u soon ;)

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