Egypt, a country with rich treasures but whose treasures were divided up by the great powers🇪🇬

My regrets in Egypt:
The layover from Taiwan to Egypt was quite overwhelming. First, we stopped in Malaysia (which was great because we ate at Din Tai Fung at the airport, which was cheaper than in Taiwan). Then, we stopped in the United Arab Emirates (where dates were more expensive than in Egypt, prices were high, and we only had windows during the layover). After shopping and checking out the airport stalls, we finally landed in Cairo. This trip was like being on a flying tramp! 😂😂😂

Not visiting the southernmost Abu Simbel Temples and Aswan was probably my biggest regret about visiting Egypt. If I were to go back, I would definitely choose these two itineraries. What a shame to visit a country you'll only visit once in your lifetime. Seeing the cuneiform inscriptions on the temple walls was very touching, and reminded me of Jay Chou's "Love in BC." I didn't want to do another train trip where I had to sleep on the train (the journey from Giza to Luxor takes about 12 hours). The berths on the train were tiny and uncomfortable, more cramped than a larger single bed. It was a very memorable experience. Dinner was not very good, and the baby in the suitcase, probably thrown around during the luggage transfer, burst open and attracted real attention. Mickey, having to sleep in a cramped bunk bed with no toilet, only a single faucet, and no showering options felt like a last resort during a war, forced to flee to safety. 😅 Having to use the public restrooms to wash my face and remove my makeup, "making do" is perhaps the most telling sentiment of this train journey. I sought the conductor's help, only to discover he resembled Brenner from "Murder on the Orient Express," with his prominent nose. He seemed helpless, though. Rats are just scurrying creatures that humans dislike. 😅 Fearing the train would be delayed, I crisscrossed halfway around the world, having not showered for over two and a half days. I woke up at 6 a.m., quietly admiring the scenery out the train window.

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to the north, juxtaposed with the Valley of the Kings to the south; walking in the Sahara Desert, feeling the warm sand beneath my feet without a trace of sweat; visiting an isolated and primitive Bedouin tribe; and the thrill of crashing into the sand in the desert, listening to Middle Eastern music.

📍Egypt, a country blessed by God with countless treasures, yet divided up by the great powers🇪🇬

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