48.- April 6, EGYPT, SHARM EL-SHEIKH

Egypt: 80 million people, 70% Muslims, 90% of its land is desert. 8 ½ Million tourists a year
Our first contact is SHARM EL-SHEIKH

Arriving to SHARM EL-SHEIKH, the capital of the "Red Sea Riviera" located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula

Nearest gateway to the Mount Sinai, one of the most revered places in Judaism and Christianity,

The contrast of the dark mountains and the sandy beaches, create a mosaic of beautiful colors

SHARM EL-SHEIKH. has grown rapidly in the last 20 years and a whole string of hotels cover the length of Na’ama Bay (4 miles).

In the early morning, a cargo ship entering the Suez Canal from the Gulf of Suez.

The SUEZ CANAL: A modern wonder, brings an income of $2 to $4 million per day from 50-75 ships using it. Passenger ships pay $300,000