Lulu2's Next Big Trip!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:01 am

Hey Gang

Our Lulu is leaving on Saturday the 28th for her next big adventure!

Let's send her off with our very best FG wishes . . . :-4

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:23 am

Thanks, friends! Keep you eye on the news from Jordan...if you see that terrorists have taken some middle-aged Americans as hostages, please pool your pennies for ransom money, ok? :wah:

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:26 am

Pinky;441245 wrote: It's ok, I've got the cammo gear out complete with grenade belt and sniper rifle ready to come and get you if need be;)

That's excellent! :guitarist

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:35 am

You have a wonderful time LuLu, and bring back lots of photos!

in the desert

LuLu sitting with her friends

eating dessert.....................

I shall miss you!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:42 am

Pinky;441253 wrote: Wanna be in the renegade anti-kidnap squad Cher? Should provide a bit of excitement, plus you get to dress up like Lara Croft, haha!:wah:

ABSOLUTELY!!

Who will join our PRS (Potential Rescue Squad)? :guitarist

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:58 am

Hope you have a nice trip Lulu. :-6

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:06 am

Hope you have a great time on your trip! Be safe and take lots of photos to share with us when you get back!

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:46 am

Hope you have a wonderful trip!! :-6

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:17 am

Sheryl;441313 wrote: Hope you have a great time on your trip! Be safe and take lots of photos to share with us when you get back!

. . . and stories

Lulu is a fabulous storyteller :-6

ARgi · Post by **ARgi** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:57 am

good luck (finding a bidet) :driving:

why jordan, btw ...???

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:36 pm

(Finding a bidet! :wah: )

I've always wanted to see Petra and had planned on seeing it when we were in Egypt, but that didn't work. I'd given up hope, considering the world situation. But this trip literally fell into my lap (I'm replacing a last-minute cancellation) and it's almost free! I'm cynical enough to think it'll never be any safer in Jordan than it is today. And I'm optimistic enough to believe we'll be just fine! (The trip is through USC and it's a very small group. We'll have our own escort, transportation and local guides to take us through the ruins, down to Aqaba, the Red Sea and some other sites.)

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Anthropology/Petra/

The way I see it, there're some new friends in Jordan, right now--we just haven't met them yet. I've traveled in five or six Muslim countries and have always been treated well. I expect this'll be just as safe and just as enjoyable.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:17 pm

It will be a glorious trip, that was a very nice link you supplied.

A wonder fo the world lays before you, and wonderful friends....................

ARgi · Post by **ARgi** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:25 pm

you're brave and crazy :wah:

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:29 pm

My mum is there at the moment, she's been going nearly every year for the last 7 years, have a great time

ARgi · Post by **ARgi** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:33 pm

SuzyB;441649 wrote: My mum is there at the moment, she's been going nearly every year for the last 7 years, have a great time

that's good ...maybe it's not that dangerous afterall.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:46 pm

SuzyB...why does your mom go to Jordan every year? Where is she, exactly?

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:47 pm

ARgi;441651 wrote: that's good ...maybe it's not that dangerous afterall.

I think it's as safe as any place in the world at the moment, the hotels provide security guards and tour guides,and it is supposed to be a truly magical place. The only thing you have to worry about is getting the squits, everyone i know thats been there has got a really dodgy tum, just make sure you take some tablets Lulu

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:48 pm

I never leave home without 'em! Done toooo much travel over the years to leave without my own pharmaceutical kit. I can cure just about anything!

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:55 pm

Lulu2;441658 wrote: SuzyB...why does your mom go to Jordan every year? Where is she, exactly?

They travel all over, since being in remission from cancer they have about 5-6 holidays a year. They are staying at the Sheraton hotel in Jordan, but tommorrow they are going to Cairo, my mums does all the tourist bits, she loves all the history.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:42 pm

Me, too! Egypt is a fascinating place and I enjoyed the people and the food as much as the history. They also make a good beer called "STELLA." You wouldn't necessarily expect that in a Muslim country....but it's true.