Author Archives: drdzoe

There it is, across the Nile from the Tulip’s dock in Luxor, the hill that contains the Valley of the Kings. And there it is, our destination this morning. But first, a lesson in the funerary practices of ancient Egypt. … Continue reading →

One of the results of the shift in our schedule is that our tour itinerary is way out of whack.  The original itinerary started us at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the greatest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world. … Continue reading →

When I first read the itinerary of this tour, there were a few key items.  The Pyramids!  Karnak!  Valley of the Kings!  All that neat King Tut stuff! Then there were the lesser items.  All those temples from the Greek … Continue reading →

I’m now living the pharaoh’s life, cruising down the Nile on a pleasure barge complete with beautiful scenery, abundant tasty food and beverages, and a boat full of people here to cater to my every need. I’ve even got a … Continue reading →

As you may know, I took this past summer off.  Mixx had come to an end and there was no reason to rush into something new.  I’ve been wanting to take a summer off for years, and this seemed like … Continue reading →

We ended our road trip with three nights in Niagara Falls.  We stayed on the Canadian side at the Marriott Fallsview and Spa where we had a terrific view of the falls from our room.  This is the view that … Continue reading →

I’m a bit behind on blogging.  More to the point, Julie and I had a nice big trip that I still haven’t described.  Let me toss out the quick details. The primary motivation of the trip was a somber one. … Continue reading →

I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to economic matters.  And on one particular item that’s in the news lately, I have my own plan for fixing the deficit.  The Washington Post is asking folks for their deficit plan, … Continue reading →

And so our trip comes to an end.  We came home on July 27, which in English terms is 24/7.  Rather appropriate, given the pace of the trip, and especially of the last day. First there was one last stroll … Continue reading →

Our last full day in London.  That’s probably just as well, because I’m getting tired.  I plan to sleep for about a week when I get home. For our last day, we had a fun day with little siteseeing.  Instead, … Continue reading →