Amman

We are now back in Amman doing a few admin tasks before we fly to India tomorrow.
Kirk has become obsessed with the wifi connection in hotels.  He keeps running around resetting the wireless router on each floor and engaging hotel reception staff in conversation about the type of wifi modem they have.  The hotel staff have glazed looks in their eyes and tell him something about the recent weather that has been causing the wifi to run slowly.
I have told him gently that we are now going to India where the wifi also may not be perfect....

Petra

Arrived in Petra yesterday after a trip down the Kings highway stopping in Madaba, Karnak castle and Shobuk castle.
Did lots of walking today at Petra.
The town near Petra is a bit different to how it was 19 years ago when I was last here.
Petra itself is the same stunning place, albeit with a few more trinket sellers and people offering donkey (aka Bedouin Ferrari) and camel rides.

Back in Jordan

Looks like we avoided the large demonstration in Tahrir Square tonight. 
We flew back to Amman this afternoon.
Peace and quiet here.
We are off to Petra via the Kings Highway tomorrow morning.

We went back to the Egyptian Museum today.
After being in Luxor and Aswan it was great to see some of the treasures from the temples which are now in the Museum.  Also we didn't see the mummies last time - definitely a highlight.
Flying to Jordan tomorrow.

Cairo

We are now back in Cairo.  We are staying not far from Tahrir Square.  There are quite a few people camping out in the Square and there is some scuffles between President Morsy's opponents and his supporters (the Muslim Brotherhood).
Went to see the citadel and old bazaar this afternoon.
Driving in Cairo really is in a class of its own.  With 25 million people and mad driving, lanes optional, it makes Rome look very orderly.

Luxor

We are now staying in Luxor and have been doing the rounds of the amazing sights - Karnak temple, Luxor temple, Valley of the Kings.
More sightseeing tomorrow then the overnight train back to Cairo.

Towels in the shape of animals

The staff on board the boat seem to amuse themselves by creating animal shapes with your towels every time you leave your room - very artistic.
We visited Edfu temple and watched the world go by whilst floating down the Nile.