Red Sea Cruise – Egypt, Jordan & Sinai – Jan. 17 – Feb. 1, 2011/1/25-26

     After boarding our ship, the Arethusa, in the upscale seaport town of Hurghada on the Red Sea, we spent the night in port.  Following a city tour in the morning, we set sail for Aqaba which is located at the northern tip of the Red Sea – named after several factors: underwater reeds; 120,000 varieties of red coral and the reflection of sunset on the water.
     Excellent scuba diving makes Aqaba a very desirable tourism destination.  Buildings are limited to only 4 floors because of earthquake possibility.
     It’s a whole new sensation to be awakened at 5 in the morning by the Muslim “Call to Prayers” broadcast over a loud speaker in the port.