Animated-one

Here is a discussion of Antinal vs. Cipro from an earlier thread here that may answer some of your questions:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=777117&highlight=Cipro

 

Good luck with the asthma; the air quality in Cairo is definitely bad but elsewhere it seems to be fine.

Cruisemom, this was VERY informative! I read all 15 reviews outloud to my husband. We have already gotten a prescription from the Doc for Cipro 250mg, and we won't take them unless we need it:eek:...Also, we are planning on going to the pharmacy in Egypt and buying Antinal. Over kill? I think NOT!!!! Last February we were on a cruise "Around the Horn" for 2 weeks and my husband was sick the entire time and lost over 10 pounds... We rather be safe than sorry!!!!!

Can't wait to taste the Hisbiscus tea! I wonder if they would mine if I put a little rum in it? Kinda like a hot toddy:rolleyes:

I have not read in any guidebook that you should avoid coffee in restaurants, but if in doubt, I would order tea as it is usually served EXTREMELY hot. I am not a coffee drinker.... On our ship's overnight, my mom had coffee for 2 lunches, a dinner, and a breakfast with no ill effects.

 

The hisbiscus tea that is offered in the Luxor area is wonderful, definitely try some while you are there.

Hi there,

With all this talk about water, ice & coffee weren't you afraid to drink the hisbiscus tea???:confused: I understand that taste like limeade and most people that try it, LOVE IT! But again, what makes this so different (safe) than drinking coffee or tea??? Just wondering:)

Trish

Okay, I don't quite understand the problem here...:rolleyes:

You buy bottled water...

You put it in a heatable mug or cup...

You use an immersion heater... (handy link included if you don't know what one is:

http://www.passengersonly.com/catalog/travel-dual-voltage-immersion-heater

When the water is hot enough for your taste, you add your "coffee bag" or instant coffee crystals, or tea bags, that you've brought in a zip lock bag.

**Poof!** You have a reasonable facsimile of coffee, with or without any sugar or creamer you have brought from home as well.

I don't see where there's a problem. :confused:

Oh Sir Lancelot, you saved the day again!!!! I did NOT know about travel-dual-voltage-immersion-heater! Now to find this coffee cup heater a.s.a.p, I don't think I have time to order from this company though!....Thank you, now I don't have to be the wicked witch in the morning!!!!

Hi there again,

Thanks everybody for your tricks of the trade Happy Hour insights!:cool:

I bought some 12 oz. wine glasses that are stemless, shatterproof, flexible and dishwasher safe, the go anywhere glass! They are made from thermoplastic polymer resin by GoVino for $2.50 ea., they also can double as a cocktail glass!!!!!....My husband loves his rum and coke hour(s)....Me too;) !!!!! Also, is Cairo Airport the best place to buy beer and wine?

Ok, now for the final question. I bought a box of single coffee bags (like tea), you just heat the water and Woo La, you have coffee!!!!But if you can't drink the water, then how can you make coffee????:confused: No coffee!!!:eek: Any suggestions???

Trish

Hi there,

First of all I want to tell you that I have been following your thread for sometime now. Your thread has been very informative and I thank you all!!!! :cool:

My husband and I leave for Egypt on Oct 14, 2008 with GCT tours and I would like to ask a few questions that have me VERY concerned so here it goes.

We will be staying at Le Meridien Pyramids in Giza for 5 nights before we start our Nile cruise. Do you think it's safe to have ice from the hotel in your drink? I plan on bringing reuseable plastic glasses for our wine and cocktail hours but husband said no, because we can not wash them with their water. We have the same concern for our river cruise on the Ms. Liberty with the ice and water, we don't want the Pharaohs Revenge, thank you!!!! :eek: Any input would be greatly appreicated!