ISSUE 51: Egypt 2018 Closing Statement

Egypt was one of the only countries that I feel truly defeated us. There was a missing phone, relentless hassling by men in carriages and on the backs of camels, and an exhausting illness that really held me back. It was a mess, but lately, I have been missing it. I miss the peaceful views from the balcony of our room at the Old Cataract, floating down the Nile and seeing the gorgeous views from our river boat,  and, of course, the history.

Egypt is in no way an easy country, in my opinion. Unless you have a 24/7 guide, I would say it is for the more seasoned traveler. Even Brad & I who travel pretty frequently and independently got a couple hard slaps from Egypt reality. They operate/sell/scheme on another level there.

As much as I hate saying that I was done before our ten days were up, it's the truth because it really was more intense that I ever expected. It wore me down. ..but now I am back up, and in a way, I feel like I want to give it another go. I fear, I'd have the same results, but I feel like there was so much we missed. Egypt is full of so much opportunity for tourists. The food is delicious, there is so much to see and do, and its incredibly culturally rich.

YOU JUST HAVE TO BE READY FOR IT. ...So I hope that if you are considering visiting, and have read all my posts on Egypt, that you will feel more prepared and aware of what it really is like because in case you haven't noticed, I am not the travel blogger that just post pretty pictures and tells cute stories.. I tell you the truth. I tell the whole story, not just bits and pieces. ...because travel isn't always glamorous and fun. Sometimes it is flat out stressful, difficult, and aggravating. Sometimes it takes a lot of work even for a small glimpse of sanity... it's still life.