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What is your favorite European megalithic? (other than Stonehenge)
On Sunday, March 17, 2013 2:25:18 PM UTC, David Horne wrote:
Surreyman wrote: On Saturday, March 16, 2013 9:36:20 PM UTC, David Horne wrote: [] If you're still reading, we're closer to an itinerary. No hotels booked yet (availability seems fine) but probably Tel Aviv for the first 3 nights (we arrive on the Thursday and travel on the sabbath is problematic) then fly to Eilat, but stay in Taba (Sinai) 3-4, then to Jordan, finally to Jerusalem. So, St. Catherine's is definitely on the list, then Petra and Wadi Rum. We're looking into staying in a tent at Wadi Rum. [] Looks good - envy you! Taba's on the Egyptian border, of course. Nothing there apart from a resort hotel or two (unless it's expanded since I was last there). Eilat or Aqaba could have been more interesting, & the distance differences are negligible. But your choice, of course. We'll be in Taba Heights which is about 15km further south- yes, just resorts but we wanted a few beach days and it made a slightly easier base from which to St. Catherine's. We really didn't fancy either Eilat or Aqaba... hope we made the right decision. Around the St. Catherine's area there's a delightful Wadi Gazella area if you can persuade your guides to divert a little! When I was last at St. Catherine's they were just starting to build a hotel complex nearby. I assume that's finished now. Again, depending on your own tastes, that could centre you amongst glorious desert scenery rather than in the less dramatic coast resorts - but I'm getting subjective again! Above all, enjoy! Look forward to hearing from you afterwards. Many thanks! D -- (*) of the royal duchy of city south and deansgate www.davidhorne.net (email address on website) "[Do you think the world learned anything from the first world war?] No. They never learn." -Harry Patch (1898-2009) Yep, fair enough. Your thinking is spot on. It's just that isolated beach resort hotels are the last places we'd choose ourselves, but that's purely subjective. Must admit we did drop down into them now and then to re-fill with safe water! :-)) One last thought - it's apparently 'the thing' to overnight at St. Catherine's (or leave your hotel xxxxxx early a.m.) and to climb Mount Sinai to see the dawn - not a vicious ascent, I'm told. I haven't done it, but if it appeals, your local guides will obviously advise. Whatever, you've a great time ahead. |
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