Epilogue

Kim: The SS Sudan was awesome. I’d recommend this trip to anyone. The Mediterranean and the Red Sea were both beautiful. The pyramids were awe inspiring. The negatives: Summer temperatures in Africa, the constant tipping, days of diarrhea, and the flies all over our food in the Sinai.

Jon: Without a doubt, the best experience was sleeping on the sands between several palm trees, looking up at the stars before falling asleep. The cruise on the Sudan was also great; we were treated like royalty! Snorkeling over the reefs in Sharm el-Sheik was also a great experience. The coral and fish were very colorful. The constant tipping and bargaining for basic necessities does drive you crazy after a while. For a country that derives most of its income from tourism, the constant hassle from vendors and people expecting tips creates an environment where tourists leave with a bad impression of the country. How could you dislike a trip where you bring your wife back several pounds lighter than when she left!

Aerocontact was a great agency to work with. Hussein Fahti tried to work in all of our requests. The guides he supplied were very good. Our main guide Salma Kassem, was the best!

Sheik Mousa at the el-Milga Bedouin Camp set-up a good itinerary based on the time of year we were there. Our guide Ragab was very good.