as the sun rises, we start moving through the Suez |
we take our place as number 7 in a line of some 35 vessels going one direction |
we notice the beautiful scenery along the way |
some beautiful resort areas line the 3 lakes included in the journey of the canal |
about 1:00 we are notified 7 ships coming the other direction have a higher priority |
36 ships at anchor for 6 hours waiting |
waiting as ships come from the Re Sea side |
many ships waiting from the Red Sea side |
anchored to save fuel, in the shallow water, as we all wait |
a samll speedboat races towards our ship |
oddly close, but no need for my concern, they go by |
so, I inspect our ship as we wqait |
stylist |
spa girls, masseuses |
our first breakfast in the Terrace Restaurant, combo buffet and full service |
the fresh fruit selection |
the early risers choose the outdoor terrace |
service outside is impeccable or course |
jams and honey selection |
as sundown approaches, we are moving once again |
in exactly the same order we started with this morning |
behind a large container ship, ahead of a tug |
arrival at Sharm al Sheik, Egypt |
one of five checkpoints along the way to St Katherines Monastery |
The monastery (see related story) |
The burning bush (believed to be) |
another view |
a pic of the hillside monastery |
a church in the highly contested Sinai Peninsula protected for centuries |
Bedouin version of a shopping plaza |
we opt for dinner in our suite, starting with caviar appetizers |
closeup of the caviar |
followed by whole lobsters |
extensive wine collection |
Le Champagne Restaurant |
relax with a cognac |
a magnum of Moet |
lobster in gravy |
caviar 2 blinis |
vegetarian tofu delight |
fish main restaurant |
stateroom meal |
