I've always wanted to tour Egypt but what with the times being what they are...just say I am no longer considering a trip there, despite my academic interests otherwise.
Enjoyed reading about your experiences, there.
I've been lucky enough to be able to see a fair chunk of the globe as part of business and military travel.
I was in South Africa and the Middle East in the mid 80s before it tipped upside down and when martial law was still the order of the day in Korea and the Philippines in the early 70s.
Now, I'm pretty much anchored and occasionally cruise to alaska or mexico, and right now, Mexico is off that short list as well.
Never set foot on the European continent, probably never will , Oh well. I would like to have made a trip thru Czechoslovakia to trace some family roots. Got to save something for the next time around. ;-)
I lived and worked in Egypt for over 3 yrs. 20 years ago. Remarkable place. I wouldnt go today.