Re: Experiences in Jerusalem

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> > > > I recommend all 3 (although Egypt was a bit too touristic for my
> > > > liking).
> > > 
> > > I plan to go to Egypt as well, and have been asking for advices from
> > > friends that have been there. When it comes to problems with heavy
> > > tourism, you should follow one pice of advice: Stay away from the
> > > pyramids and the area around! From what I have heard, you should focus
> > > on the area around The Nile and The Red Sea.
> > > 
> > 
> > That's a bit silly. The pyramids are amazing and unique in the world.
> > You might as well say: if you want to avoid tourism, don't go anywhere
> > amazing.
> 
> Not really. If what I have heard is right, very littlet comes close to
> the terrible conditions for tourists around the pyramids. On the other
> side Egypt has so much amazing and unique to offer. But if you are
> determined to go, why don't you just do so and report back when you
> come back? Anybody else with experiences from the pyamids to share
> with us?

I've been there. The pyramids are amazing, and telling people on their
way to Egypt to avoid the pyramids is ridiculous.