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I have always considered organized trips something far removed from me; the opportunity to be able to visit Abu Simbel is the most I have had from these experiences.
When I was a kid, there was a series of commercials on TV from a well-known tour operator whose slogan was: DIY tourists? No ( the brand name)? Ouch ouch ouch. This phrase used to be uttered by some native to a couple of hapless tourists who had, for example, ditched their jeeps in the desert or got lost in some alley.
Organized travel, yes or no?
I like DIY so much; both because I find the studying and organizing part fun, and because it gives you much more chances to meet interesting people as well as experience more authentic situations, and because, as this blog proves, I don’t find it so terrible to have mishaps or setbacks; not to mention the economic aspect.
In this regard I find very interesting the reflection that this very good blogger makes .
But I am not an extremist, and on certain occasions I also experienced organized trips that confirmed my tendencies, but that does not mean I would not repeat them, especially for certain destinations. Here I will tell you about my experiences in
- Tunisia (5 days in January 2011, travel with agency)
- Egypt (Nile cruise,8 days as a couple, trip organized in June 2009)
- Egypt (resort,4 days solo, in January 2019)
Visiting Abu Simbel, a magic in the desert
Of these 3 experiences, the unforgettable one was the cruise to Egypt. Particularly in that beautiful week full of amazing pictures, the highlight was visiting Abu Smbel, which due to my ignorance I did not know.
Contrary to my usual, I had not studied, but I had a paper guide with me and I read what that discovery would be like, especially the fact that you arrive in front of the temple by pulling it over and then you find it immense, in front of you, kind of suddenly.
Somehow I was prepared and played with my ex about the fact that she did not know about the amazing surprise that was going to appear to her, but I must say that I was amazed as well.
In my opinion, the feat that was done to move the temple in the 1960s is equally wonderful.
Next leg Deserts and oases of Tunisia
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