"You must have been an Egyptian in one of your past lives" over the years my family must have said this a million times in exasperation as they have watched me tune into programs about anything and everything in Egypt. I agree - simply because I can find no logical explanation for my fascination for this land of the Pharaohs.

One of my new year resolutions was to take a long-dreamed about vacation there this year. But, for now at least, it seems next to impossible. I just hope and pray that peace returns soon to this nation without any loss of human life or damage to the ancient monuments. :-(