So, I'm going to Egypt...

So, I'm going to Egypt...

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Sorry you had to cancel your trip, but since your first post, things got definitely worse. FO's from Spain, France and the US already advise not to go to Egypt right now. And usually, this kind of advice comes rather late.
Just be happy you're not already there.;)

And since you've that special feel with forthcoming popular uprisals, why not go to Morocco instead. They seem to be in for some change as well!:D
 
was there just few months ago, and as clueless tourist, didnt knew anything that was happening "under the surface". I did hear Muslim Brotherhood is popular, because its not corrupted as current people in power. Egypt is stabilizing force in the troubled region, hope it stays that way.
 
My planned summer trip to Cairo is most likely also cancelled.
It is too much of a risk to take.
 
It's all about the people

It's all about the people

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Gabriel M.A. said:
Well, after much deliberation, and after seeing the latest developments (including the extension of the curfew to all of Egypt), we've decided to call and cancel.

I just hope it gets resolved as peacefully (all things considered) as it did in Tunisia.

Thanks all for the links and feedback.
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good idea Gabriel, the pyramids aren't going anywhere.
 
Gabriel, despite my advice earlier, I'm so glad you have decided not to go. Things have certainly moved quickly and, in retrospect, Raid is quite right to say that this sort of thing was inevitable.

You will now be able to enjoy your holidays with your loved ones and know that they will be safe.

I hope that the situation for the Egyptian people likewise resolves itself with minimal further violence and disruption.
 
These are very important times for the Middle East. People are realizing that choosing between continuation with a "safe" but miserable life and between revolution is not that difficult to do once the process is started. Still, it is unclear what will next evolve in Egypt.

Taking risk by attending such protests has to be exciting and rewarding, but it would be at a high risk.
 
I've a friend in Alexandria.. I'm concerned. I'm not quite as sure about armies and police in situations where civil liberties are suspended. More people are going to die.

Talking Heads: Life during wartime

Heard of a van that is loaded with weapons,
packed up and ready to go
Heard of some gravesites, out by the highway,
a place where nobody knows
The sound of gunfire, off in the distance,
I'm getting used to it now
Lived in a brownstore, lived in the ghetto,
I've lived all over this town

This ain't no party, this ain't no disco,
this ain't no fooling around
No time for dancing, or lovey dovey,
I ain't got time for that now
 
i find myself completely fascinated by the tension between the masses and the minority of folks who hold wealth and power. i would love to be in Egypt although i completely understand the motive behind canceling.

Raid, having been there, what do you see as plausible outcomes in Egypt? i am surprised at everyones tepid measurement of The Brotherhood given their history in the region. is this same assessment held in Egypt amongst the masses?
 
kbg32 said:
It's not fun to be on the receiving end of a swinging police baton.
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come on, they are plain good times. the thrill of staying just outside of that baton's reach... a might bit more fun than gambling if you ask me.

i swear, most of the photographers at those things are just there for fun. it's not like the world is short on protest pictures. with the big wire agencies (AP, AFP, Getty etc.) supplying 3/4 of the press worlds imagery once those cats show up you are just superfluous anyhow.
 
patrickjames said:
I would have gone because the odds of something happening to you are probably about the same as getting bitten by a shark swimming in the ocean or getting hit by lightning. It is really easy to be afraid. You can get hurt walking your doggie.
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" Ayman Mohyeldin reports desolate Cairo streets and roaming bands of thuggish-looking men who cannot be identified as plainclothes police or civilians. He also says many fewer people are in the streets than earlier in the evening."

http://blogs.aljazeera.net/middle-east/2011/01/29/live-blog-291-egypt-protests

Gee, who do you think those guys might be? Care to walk your doggie?
 
The general rumours reported here and there (BBC, Al-Jazeera, wires) suggest many locals think they are government agents-provocateurs intending to force the hand of the army - which is still looking surprisingly neutral.

Good luck and rational minds to all involved, but I'm not enormously optimistic about the next couple of days I suppose.
 
MartinP said:
The general rumours reported here and there (BBC, Al-Jazeera, wires) suggest many locals think they are government agents-provocateurs intending to force the hand of the army - which is still looking surprisingly neutral.

Good luck and rational minds to all involved, but I'm not enormously optimistic about the next couple of days I suppose.
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it is odd how unoriginal some of these folks can be. agent provocateurs to lead way to a heavy handed response? that is a fresh one.

i mean do they REALLY think that fools anyone?
 
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