Sunday, 17 April Today is Easter Sunday. There were dyed eggs and bread shaped like a lamb at breakfast. Not quite sure where you find these in Egypt. The Muslims are celebrating Ramadan. Practicing Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset from 2 April until 1 May. This means breakfast before 5:15 and dinner after 6:00…

Saturday, 16 April I slept well last night but was awake at 5:30. Sunshine, no clouds and no wind today. It turned into my warmest day so far, about 90. Coffee and a new experience at breakfast. Today I ordered an omelet at the egg station. I have not had much luck ordering over easy…

Friday, 15 April This morning was warm and sunny without a cloud in the sky. Winds were less than yesterday. Met Nicole for breakfast at seven. In addition to fruits, cereals, hot food and yogurt, there is always an omelet station. Plenty of coffee, fruit and an omelet for me. Our plan was to start…

Thursday, 14 April Usually the wind dies down at night and builds up during the day. I heard wind through the night but it did not keep me from getting a good night’s sleep. Sunrise is about 5:20 and I have an east facing window so the sun woke me around 5:00. I was easily…

Tuesday/Wednesday, 12/13 April It has been three years since I was diving in the Red Sea in Egypt. My dive partner was Nicole. Nicole is from Germany. I had met her five years ago while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Nicole stayed with Dolora and I for three weeks at the end of her thru hike….