Thanks so much for the information - you're in my new Egypt folder :)

Your trip timing does sound like the terrorist incident I was thinking of - didn't realise it was 10 years ago already...

My sister was actually very careful taking all the precautions you mentioned in fact - she only drank bottled water but she fears she may have contracted Pharaoh's Curse on the cruise when water that plates etc was washed in was from the river. But you can be unlucky...

> Egypt is awe-inspiring, and there have been many new finds in
> the last few years. Do take it off your never list!

As we speak... :) Megan Brisbane, Australia