Thank goodness that portions of Tutankhamun's treasured tomb artifacts are traveling now on exhibition to other museums around the world, and not at home in Egypt. Given the chaos there and the fact that - as happened in Iraq - museums are being vandalized or looted (albeit at the hands of government-sponsored thugs - ugh), it seems a blessing that these spectacular and priceless pieces of Egypt's history are safely abroad. For the moment.

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Location: Manchester, England ★
Photo courtesy of debbieaspin

As the Egyptian people continue to protest and call for political change, my thoughts are with them and others in the region who have been inspired by recent developments in Tunesia. May the demonstrations be peaceful, and may the outcome democratic.

I love the color and calm of this Felucca sailing down the Nile. This is just the sort of picturesque moment I hope to experience one day, on my first visit to Egypt. Seeing Egypt has been a lifelong dream. I very much look forward to that future trip.

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Location: Aswan, Egypt ★
Photo courtesy of Matt Champlin