Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know we're all fine. Today we visited Pompeii, Italy today and as for par, it rained.
I haven't had good connectivity since we left Israel, so I am sorry I haven't had a chance to Blog much. Israel for the most part was a horrible visit and it's unfortunate because I was really looking forward to it. The first day's tour was fine, but the second day to Jerusalem was a wash (both figuratively and literary). The bus driver got lost going to pick us up, so he left us outside for over and hour and we were soaked, we ended up getting behind in the schedule so we ended up sprinting thru the rest of tour, so we never got to appreciate the sites, and the morning was a complete fiasco - the tour company acted as though they didn't know what sites were available. Long story short, even with the sprint thru Israel to see "important sites", I have no want to go back.
Now Egypt on the other hand was AMAZING!! I could not believe how well we were treated and safe we were! Armed Police Caravan Escorts, personal body guards in suits with kevlar and UZIs (for Alyssa!!), and priorities made for us everywhere, Jared and I agree that we want to revisit again someday. The laser show, crawling around the inside of the pyramid, and looking at all of the antiquities, was worth the price of the tours!! I even saw a whirling durbish! That was crazy!!
Unfortunately, I have been battling a horrible stomach problem since Egypt. It feels like acid build-up and only goes away if I eat, or drink something very cold. I am concerned that I may have drank a bad bottle of water. I at first thought it was sea sickness, but I had horrible pains today while in Port. I swear this entire trip either I was plagued by horrible allergies or this! Crazy!!
Alyssa had a "Sick Bay" visit yesterday, but she wasn't sick - she and Jared were playing roughly and she hurt her wrist. Ship's Doctor said that it was a minor sprain and she was back to her "hurricane"-like self after her nap. She played up the pain to Jared who already felt terrible, and of course milked her injury to get HUGE deserts and attention by the wait staff in the dining rooms.
Alyssa is looking forward to getting off the boat tomorrow. I honestly think that she and I are the only ones looking forward to heading home. You don't know how well you have it until you leave and see how others live. Having to drink only bottled water because your water is filthy, or being concerned your food is contaminated, is not a way to live. I can not wait to drink my Mt. Pleasant Tap Water and eat a SAFE meal for less than $10 (LaHa here I come!!).
Like I mentioned, tomorrow we disembark and head back to Rome for our last tours in the city. We will meet the guide at the hotel for our tour of the Vatican and then spend Friday relaxing and doing the city on our own.
BTW, to answer the Family Blogger about Granny's Tree in Israel - NO, we did not go to the Hadassa Forest. It's a long story that we will tell once we get back.
I have enjoyed reading your comments via Facebook and the Blog! Keep 'em coming!
Take care!
Cherrel.
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