Well hello there!!!

So, my tour has finally ended and shortly I'll be leaving Egypt...tonight in fact. I've added some more pics to the latest photo album so have a look.

I have had an excellent time here and an amazing group. We summited Mount Sinai after a three hour climb in the middle of the night. The stars were bright and beautiful as we climbed and then we froze at the top for 40mins until the sun finally rose. The moment was lovely, the only downer was that as the sun broke over the horizon a group of chinese christians behind us started yelling and singing at the top of their voices, which did ruin it for those who wanted a more tame moment. Instead of getting frustraited we just shushed them and gave them the name 'bird flu choir' due to all of them wearing face masks whilst singing...that cheered us up a bit!!

ok, so onto Madrid later tonight to begin my Spanish adventure. Loretta should land on Monday morning at 11.30am and I can't wait!! Will be so good to see her and experience this with someone from home! She's already e-mailed me a list of activities she wants to do so we should be very busy!!!

Ok all, bet your rushing around in prep for Christmas. Its quite nice being in an Islamic country as theres no reminder that its nearly upon us. I'll get a shoch when I reach Spain!!

Right, better go, I'll e-mail again when me and Loll have a spare minute...or should I say if?!!?!

Much love

Gem

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