Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Land of the Pharaohs... and Mr TR

These past few days since Christmas have been more hectic than the run-up to Christmas itself, as Mr TR and I scavenge the city for gifts to take to the in-laws in Cairo. Not to mention my seemingly never-ending quest to find articles of clothing that are both covering and cool -- something hard to do in the summer, not to mention winter. Thankfully, Egypt won't be nearly as hot in December as it was during our last visit in October 2009, when the thermometer hit forty almost daily and I nearly melted into a puddle of lobster-coloured flesh.

My blogging will be scatty for the next ten days or so while I'm gone. I'll try to drop in with some photos here and there, but blog hopping will be limited. So... happy New Year! A big thanks to everyone for all the help and support this year!


I leave you with some photos of our last trip to Egypt.

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  1. Jessica Bell29 December 2010 at 14:40

    oh wow! I so want to go to Cairo. I keep bugging S, but he's been, so there's no interest :(
    Have a great time!

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  2. Pat Tillett29 December 2010 at 14:46

    Have a great time and keep that camera clicking...

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  3. Jayne29 December 2010 at 14:46

    Oh my gosh - all that gold! It looks an amazing place to see, with magic in the air. Wishing you and Mr TR a lovely time in Cairo in lots of cool but covering clothes! Happy New Year!

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  4. Jamie Gibbs29 December 2010 at 14:56

    I hope you have an awesome time! I missed out on Cairo last Summer, sadly, we were way down in Luxor. Pics please :)

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  5. Susanne Winnacker29 December 2010 at 15:01

    Have a great time! I've never been in Egypt but I'd love to go there some time. :)

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  6. Brigid O'Connor29 December 2010 at 15:02

    Have a great trip with Mr TR, I am just back to blogging after the Christmas festivities, see you in blogland soon.

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  7. Cherie Reich29 December 2010 at 15:02

    Aww! So awesome! Have a great time!

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  8. LTM29 December 2010 at 15:09

    that looks amazingly cool... have fun! Travel = my favorite thing in the world~ :o) <3

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  9. Carol Kilgore29 December 2010 at 15:15

    Enjoy!
    Happy New Year!

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  10. Sarah Ahiers29 December 2010 at 15:17

    Happy New year! See you in 2011

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  11. Creepy Query Girl29 December 2010 at 15:25

    so random. Your the second person I know whose heading to egypt this holiday. Strange...Have a blast though! lol.

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  12. Mason Canyon29 December 2010 at 15:27

    Hope you have a great trip and a very Happy New Year. Great photos BTW.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  13. Theresa Milstein29 December 2010 at 15:33

    Have a wonderful time. Striking photos.

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  14. HelenMWalters29 December 2010 at 15:55

    Have a lovely time - and a well-earned rest!

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  15. Tricia J. O'Brien29 December 2010 at 15:56

    Happy New Year to you, too, and may your trip be full of marvels.

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  16. Angelina Rain29 December 2010 at 16:14

    Wow, beautiful pictures. Hope you’re having fun on your trip and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  17. Talli Roland29 December 2010 at 16:54

    Thanks everyone! The packing has begun in earnest. Ugh. Thankfully, we still have tomorrow morning to continue! :)

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  18. Neurotic Workaholic29 December 2010 at 17:21

    Wow! I'm jealous you get to go to Egypt. What kind of food do they eat there? That would be so cool to see a pyramid in person.

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  19. Wendy Lu29 December 2010 at 17:21

    You are SO lucky!! I hope you have fun in Cairo, that sounds like an amazing experience and trip. :)

    Beautiful photos! Happy holidays!

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  20. Heather29 December 2010 at 18:03

    Have a great time and be safe. I can hardly wait to hear all about it!

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  21. Jan Morrison29 December 2010 at 18:27

    yes, I'm officially jealous. Oh, how I'd love to see the land of the Pharaohs. Oh well, next life. Have a wonderful time and I'm happy to hear from you when you are back - full of stories I'm sure.

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  22. Hilary Melton-Butcher29 December 2010 at 18:36

    Hi Talli .. have a great time with Mr TR and the in-laws .. relax and enjoy the freedom of being with locals .. great way to explore and find out things .. one day I'll visit .. in the meantime enjoy yours and your run up to the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011 .. have fun. Cheers Hilary

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  23. Golden Eagle29 December 2010 at 18:46

    Those are amazing pictures of Egypt. I hope you have a great time!

    Have a Happy New Year!

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  24. Kari Marie29 December 2010 at 18:51

    Wow! I'm jealous. Cairo always seemed magical to me. Happy New Year.

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  25. Colene Murphy29 December 2010 at 19:05

    Incredible! I bet it was beautiful/amazing. Super Jealous.

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  26. notesfromnadir29 December 2010 at 19:17

    Talli,
    Rejoice! You're so lucky to be going somewhere warm! Enjoyed your pictures & am looking forward to seeing the most recent ones you'll share.

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  27. Deborah Carr (Debs)29 December 2010 at 19:27

    It looks lovely and I hope you both have a fabulous trip.

    Happy New Year to you too, here's hoping 2011 is as successful for you as this year has been. x

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  28. Andrew29 December 2010 at 19:36

    Great pics....
    I hope you have a good trip, and happy new year!

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  29. Alex J. Cavanaugh29 December 2010 at 20:31

    Have a great time, Talli!

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  30. Jolene Perry29 December 2010 at 20:35

    Talli - Have a great trip! Take loads of pics! My husband has been, I have not...

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  31. Fran Hill29 December 2010 at 21:13

    I went to Egypt as a teenager but haven't been since. I think I might appreciate it a bit more now - I was 14 at the time and much more interested in boys than pyramids. Pity. So wasted on me.

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  32. A. B. Keuser29 December 2010 at 21:22

    Just Beautiful!

    I'd love to go to Egypt one day and maybe I will, but I'm very envious of your trip.

    Have fun!

    - Amy

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  33. Tara McClendon29 December 2010 at 21:46

    Have an amazing trip. Looking forward to photos. :] (Happy New Year to you, too.)

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  34. Old Kitty29 December 2010 at 22:22

    Happy New Year Talli and Mr TR!!!! What a fabulous way to see the new year!! Enjoy your Cairo visit, your in-laws and your holiday!!! See you soon!! These pics are lovely - oh I truly can see you doing your Lawrence of Arabia shot!! Take care
    x

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  35. Nancy J. Parra29 December 2010 at 22:49

    Happy, happy new year! Be safe and have fun!! Cheers`

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  36. William Kendall29 December 2010 at 23:44

    Have a good time!

    My next book is going to be largely set in Egypt.

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  37. RHYTHM AND RHYME30 December 2010 at 00:17

    Looks a wonderful place, though I doubt I will ever visit there.

    Yvonne,

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  38. Jemi Fraser30 December 2010 at 00:18

    Sounds like a lot of fun - as long as it's not 40 degrees - I'd melt for sure! Enjoy the vacation and I wish you all the best in 2011!

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  39. Tracy30 December 2010 at 00:30

    Gorgeous photos Talli...enjoy your time off and here's hoping you find great rest and relaxation :)

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  40. Vicki Rocho30 December 2010 at 00:44

    Cool pics! Love the sun in the last one. It looks humongous.

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  41. Alexandra Shostak30 December 2010 at 04:10

    You've been to Egypt! I'm so jealous. It's one of my "must see before I die!" places :)

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  42. Anonymous30 December 2010 at 04:56

    What beautiful photos! I would love to go to Egypt one day.

    Have an amazing time!

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  43. Anonymous30 December 2010 at 06:00

    Look at that jewelry! I never wear any but I'd try on some of that.

    Happy New Year!

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  44. Rachel Fenton30 December 2010 at 08:07

    V envious of your trip to Cairo! Have a fab time - and Happy New Year!

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  45. Ellie Garratt30 December 2010 at 10:23

    Have an awesome time, Talli. And Happy New Year to you, Mr TR and your families!

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  46. Wild Rose30 December 2010 at 10:39

    Happy New year sweetie am still off on holidays but wanted to wish you a good one. Left a note on my blog too if you want to read it :) x

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  47. Shelley Sly30 December 2010 at 18:17

    Gorgeous pictures!! I'd like to go to Egypt, but I don't know if I can take the heat. I barely survive when I visit Florida.

    Hope you have a Happy New Year!!

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  48. Olga30 December 2010 at 19:29

    Talli, have a wonderful time in Cairo! Have a wonderful 2011!

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  49. Hart Johnson30 December 2010 at 20:04

    oH,Talli, have a FABULOUS time! I've always wanted to go to Egypt (actually, there is a whole Mediterrenean tour involved, but Egypt is a highlight)--I hope you have a GREAT time! Linen is supposed to be the cool fabric, but it's a bitch for wrinkles. Can't they just embrace nudity already?

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  50. Anonymous30 December 2010 at 22:38

    Have a great time! (And you're doing well to escape the winter weather at the moment, yuck!)

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  51. Cat Lavoie30 December 2010 at 22:41

    The pictures are sooo beautiful! Hope you have a great time in Cairo, Talli! Happy New Year! All the best for 2011! :)

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  52. Jhon Baker30 December 2010 at 23:16

    great photos! have a safe and wonderful trip - avoid the curses and remember to haggle as often as possible.

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  53. Anonymous31 December 2010 at 01:21

    oh wow! it all looks so amazing.
    Enjoy!

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  54. Susan Fields31 December 2010 at 10:11

    I hope you have a wonderful trip!

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  55. Sangu Mandanna31 December 2010 at 16:15

    So gorgeous! I'm ridonkulously jealous!

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  56. Terry Stonecrop31 December 2010 at 19:26

    What beautiful photos!

    Good luck in your quest to find the proper clothes. Maybe you can pick up some more while you're there.

    Have a Wodnerful Happy New Year!:)

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  57. Jenny Beattie1 January 2011 at 11:09

    Gosh; how very Indiana Jones that first picture is.

    I hope you have a fabulous holiday and a wonderful 2011.

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  58. Clara1 January 2011 at 12:52

    AWESOME Pics!!! Enjoy your trip Talli, I love Egypt! =)

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  59. Old Kitty1 January 2011 at 13:09

    I just wanted to say that you are so quoted in today's Times (Saturday)!!! YAY!!!!!!!

    Well done you!! Happy New Year!
    x

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