It’s been wrenching to see the recent turmoil and tragedy in some of the places that I’ve travelled in in the past year. As you’ll remember I was in Egypt at the time of the cartoon controversy but as a westerner was still treated very well. So its devastating to read of the bombs in Dahab, a relatively small Sinai resort town killing 23 people and injuring many more. 2 months ago I visited Dahab for a week diving. My idyllic memories are now stained with blood. The resort village just doesn’t look like a target like nearby Sharm, it’s too small, quiet and friendly. For me this isn’t a bombing a million miles away, something you just shake your head at and move on with life, it’s much more real. Travelling sure adds perspective.
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