June 23rd, 2009
Lynx to the Pharaoh, my next release is coming out on 1 July. I thought I’d celebrate and invite you all to join me on a virtual trip to Egypt. Everyone who joins me on my journey (i.e. posts a comment on an Egypt post) between now and 29 June will go into a draw to win an ARC of Lynx to the Pharaoh.
So, pack your bags and get ready to choose your camel for your trek to Patria Oasis in Egypt.
Now given you’re traveling via camel, what are three things you absolutely must take with you to Patria Oasis?
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June 23rd, 2009 at 5:43 am · Link
If all the essentials are provided like food, water, etc., I would have to say sunscreen (I’m way to pale for the desert.), a recorder of some kind (to record the sounds of the desert), and last but not least my TBR pile. Have a great day.
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:49 am · Link
IThis is soo my dream trip! I have to take my Ipod, a camera and sunscreen!
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:48 am · Link
My antihistamine (I tested positive for allergy to camel hair!), my asthma puffers and my camera.
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:37 am · Link
Egypt is on my “Bucket List” However, with the state of our world politics I have to admit I’m fearfull of going in person. LOL
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:49 am · Link
Ooh! I’d definitely love to visit Egypt! OK, top three must haves–camera, well-designed sun-blocking cover-up, and like Roberta, at least some portion of my TBR ;) Maybe on a Kindle in a sand-proof case…
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:13 pm · Link
If it were me, I’d take my camera, my sunglasses to cut the glare and a supply of wet-wipes!
Charlotte Webster, my heroine is taking a hat (although she already has a few freckles that lemon juice just won’t shift!) her drawing supplies and an adventurous attitude.
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:15 pm · Link
Catherine – when we went to Egypt there were policemen with guns everywhere, especially in areas where tourists went. And we had to take a guard with a gun with us on our bus and during the boat ride down the Nile. The guards looked so young I wondered if they even knew how to use the guns. Luckily, we didn’t need to find that out!
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:15 pm · Link
Julia – sorry to hear you’re allergic to camels. we’ll make this trip short!
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:33 pm · Link
I need to know where we’re starting from. If from Alexandria, I’d like a boat to sail to Alexandria and food to sustain me during the trip.
Dee Brice
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm · Link
Road trip…er I mean Camel Trip. I would take industrial strength sunscreen (I’m so white I just might glow in the dark), sun glasses, and my SLR camera. I thought about just asking one of you to download and share but I LOVE taking pictures.
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 pm · Link
I have very fair skin so i’d deffinitely take sunscreen and my big old ugly green hat HA!HA! I would enjoy a camel ride.that sounds fun. I think I’ll stick with my fantasies instead of going to Egypt alot safer in the USA. Glad you made it back safe,Shelley!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 1:47 am · Link
I’ve always wanted to visit Egypt, see the pyramids and visit Alexandria… sigh… not sure about the camel rides though!!! I’d definitely take the sun block and camera. Maybe the laptop so I could record everything as it happens (my memory is shocking!!)
June 24th, 2009 at 2:05 am · Link
Dee – it’s a camel train to Patria Oasis – no boats – although a cruise down the Nile is definitely a relaxing way to go.
Brandy – I always enjoy taking photos as well. Hubby and I always take a camera each when we go away.
June 24th, 2009 at 2:10 am · Link
Connie – A big floppy sun hat is a great idea. We’d probably have a siesta during the hottest part of the day though.
Christina – I think we’ve all agreed when it comes to sunscreen. I’ve been camel riding in Australia too. Australian camels are in high demand these days.
June 24th, 2009 at 11:35 am · Link
Provided that all the necessities (food, water and lodging) are supplied, I’d take my camera, my cell and sunscreen.
June 24th, 2009 at 1:24 pm · Link
my sony reader is a must, pain killers camels are supposed to be uncomfatable and my hips are bad enough already and a camera.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:54 am · Link
I’d love a trip to Egypt, don’t know about camels… I’d take my camera, sunscreen and a very big hat. Would love to have some books from my TBR pile, but I guess there will be no time for reading.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:47 am · Link
I’ve always wanted to visit Egypt. For me, I would bring my latest cellphone (its awesome, with video, camera, internet, reader – the lot!), exra batteries for the phone (‘cos I don’t think there is an outlet somewhere for me to charge my phone!) and my sketchbook! :o)Tamsyn
June 28th, 2009 at 3:56 am · Link
I would love to see Egypt,so many wonders to see and I would want to share so I would bring a camera,sunscreen and coffee,they are big tea drinkers and I need my coffee!! lol
June 28th, 2009 at 4:15 am · Link
Three things? Well water is the most important. Next would be food. And third would be an emergency medical kit. Those are the basics right?
For 3 unimortant things that I would just want to take along, I would take my camera, a combination sunblock/insect repellent and 3rd would be a personal portable air conditioning unit that you wear around the neck.
June 28th, 2009 at 5:07 am · Link
I must take deodorant, I would perspire like crazy in the heat, water purifying tablets & deliciously light cool cotton clothing. Again with the perspiring & the heat. I want to enjoy all the sights in relative comfort.
June 28th, 2009 at 6:18 am · Link
my camera, hubby, and tons of water…
June 28th, 2009 at 8:13 am · Link
I can’t wait. My niece live in Cario for 3 years so I will consult with her on what to bring. It just sounds so fantastic. I’ve never been out of the country so I am looking forward to this great adventure.
June 28th, 2009 at 9:21 am · Link
For me, given the basics, my three essentials: camera and film (yeah, I’m one of the old-fashioned ones!); my personal pharmacy; and comfortable shoes. Unfortunately, with all the sand outside of the Nile basin, my precious flip-flops wouldn’t do!! Maybe a book or two, but I would assume that there would be english-language bookstores in the cities where I could pick a few up to carry along. No sense in carrying extra weight over that you have to pay through the nose for! Wait and do that on the way home!!
Later,
Lynn
June 28th, 2009 at 8:05 pm · Link
Seasick pills! I think I’d get sick with all that swaying …. a cushion for my butt & a nice big floppy hat
June 29th, 2009 at 6:39 am · Link
Same as I always take on holiday.
My digital camera, a good book and a can of Coca Cola !
Carol
June 29th, 2009 at 10:34 am · Link