Interesting bit written by someone who visited Egypt on vacation.
What a Recent Visit to Egypt Taught Me
by Judge Jim Gray
February 23, 2016—We just returned from a vacation to Egypt, and I must say that it was a staggering experience to see the historical places that I had heard and had read about all my life.
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For example, I stood about three feet away from the exposed face and feet of the mummified body of Ramses II at the Cairo Museum. Just imagine, this famous and highly successful pharaoh reigned over 3300 years ago—and he himself was right here! And, although our tour included an armed guard on our bus and often a police escort, we never felt that this security was actually necessary. Our comfort was increased by numerous Egyptians who thanked us for being there, and fervently made me promise to pass along the word that Egypt is a wonderful and safe place to visit. (I am fulfilling my promise in part by writing this column.)
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What a Recent Visit to Egypt Taught Me
What a Recent Visit to Egypt Taught Me
by Judge Jim Gray
February 23, 2016—We just returned from a vacation to Egypt, and I must say that it was a staggering experience to see the historical places that I had heard and had read about all my life.
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For example, I stood about three feet away from the exposed face and feet of the mummified body of Ramses II at the Cairo Museum. Just imagine, this famous and highly successful pharaoh reigned over 3300 years ago—and he himself was right here! And, although our tour included an armed guard on our bus and often a police escort, we never felt that this security was actually necessary. Our comfort was increased by numerous Egyptians who thanked us for being there, and fervently made me promise to pass along the word that Egypt is a wonderful and safe place to visit. (I am fulfilling my promise in part by writing this column.)
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What a Recent Visit to Egypt Taught Me
