AlanS

  • Re: Building the Pyramids

    The Pyramid of Djoser was built c. 2630–2610 BCE during the Third Dynasty. The Giza pyramids were built roughly between 2550 to 2490 B.C during the 4th dynasty- realistically, over a very short perio…
  • Re: On the road again !!

    A medtech arrived at 8:00 to administer our return COVID tests. After we resolved an issue about payment we went to breakfast. Our guide arrived at 9:00 and we were off to Dahshur and Saqqara. We dec…
  • Re: Booster requirement

    There are two parts to the issue of COVID shots and boosters. Shots and boosters will protect you from getting seriously ill, as many of us can already attest, but they will NOT prevent you from bein…
  • Re: On the road again !!

    Ok, let's see if I can wrap this up. This was a short day for Tauck activities- morning visit to the Coptic Quarter to see the Church of St. Serius & St. Bacchus, the "Hanging Church, a…
  • Re: New Masking and Social Distancing Policies

    I said I was 'tempted' to cheat. :D I was masked the entire time in the lounge and during the flight, but I'm sure the lady coughing up a lung (likely with COVID) sprayed enough little…