Barbara Diaz took some beautiful photographs in Egypt. Check them out on our Facebook album.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Condor-Adventures-Inc/186046551422943?v=photos
Thank you Barbara!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
On Condor Wings
On Condor Wings
On Condor wings the seven travelers and the one would fly to the land of pharaohs and one boy king. From around the globe others would converge to glimpse the writing on the wall – of limestone and granite -- all speaking a different language -- all easily understood -- all in wonder of the beauty possible from granite rock. The ancients would carve their history – how they lived – they way they played – how they died. – Reverence for their gods and reverence for their dead -- as if to say to all who care to listen, “we were here and we matter, remember us“.
The artist’s signature, indeed.
Of Tut Ankh Amon and Ramses – Of Isis, Osiris and Ra – Of Pyramids and Sphinks. Donkey-drawn taxis. Shells on the Sahara lying quietly for millions of years, held for the first time by human hands. -- sailing the River Nile to the sound of 1000 clicks of camera shutters. Surely one more photo of that Felucca – just one more.
And the Vendors – oh the vendors. From all sides they would approach – Why pay 1 pound for 10 plastics statues when we could pay 10 pounds for one.
By bus, boat and plane seven travelers and the one would fly. Such were 14 days during the 11th year of the second millennium as these seven strangers became friends–
such things tend to happen when flying on Condor wings.
By: Manuel Diaz
One of the "Buzlings"... following the "Adventure God."
One of the "Buzlings"... following the "Adventure God."
Egypt 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Dropping from Egypt
Our historic hotel is right on the banks of the Nile. Sir Richard Burton wrote, in the 1850s, of how much he enjoyed staying here upon returning from his explorations of Equatorial Africa. Among our adventurers is Sarah Whitaker, who has been with us for the Fiesta in Pamplona, to trek through Patagonia, dog sledding above the Artic Circle, exploring Iceland, and other destinations. Traveling with her are Betty Thomas and Sara Van Arsdal (an archaeologist who is ecstatic about being here). Manny & Barbara Diaz, who became engaged on our Grecian Isles Odyssey are with us; along with Larry Pisto & Wendy Bradley who have been with us to Easter Island, Guatemala, Nepal, Patagonia, The Galapagos and other destinations. Tomorrow we fly up the Nile for a 5-day cruise aboard a 5-star deluxe boat, to visit ancient ruins. What sets this adventure apart is our exploration of Siwa Oasis, hundreds of square miles of date groves, olive trees and freshwater lakes in the heart of the desert. Its culture is unique.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Upcoming Adventures
2011
Nile Cruise, The Siwa Oasis & Ancient Egypt
January 8 – January 22, $2,940.00
“Return to Paradise,” Tapati! Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia
February 6 – February 13, $2,500.00 * rescheduled
Wild & Civilized: New Zealand South Island
February 25- March 11 $3200.00
“Return of the Temple Dogs” Guatemala
May 20-May30 $2400.00
Grecian Isles Odyssey
June 8- June 18 $2,980.00
The Heart of Portugal
June 19 - June 26 $2,800.00
Southern Ireland
July 16-July 26 $2600.00
Camera Safari Tanzania
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