[Mrs.Z]

Our best friends, who are very well traveled, spent 48 hours there just before the politics got nuts.

They said it was the filthiest, scariest (even their guide seemed nervous) place they had ever been, and they couldn’t wait to get out.

[Flick Lives]

Our best friends, who are very well traveled, spent 48 hours there just before the politics got nuts. They said it was the filthiest, scariest (even their guide seemed nervous) place they had ever been, and they couldn’t wait to get out.

It's a shame. The birthplace of civilization is now the deathbed of civilization.

[ken5050]

Tourism is Egypt's single biggest source of hard currency, and a major component of the economy. Since the revolution, tourism is way down..the government won't release the numbers...some of the hotels near Luxor and Thebes have occupancy rates BELOW 25%..and you can get some incredible bargains..if you're willing to run the risks..

The problem is that the Egyptian/Arab mentality..instead of being grateful to those who still visit..actually use them as the target of their hatred and resentment..