From Istanbul to Cairo

This post is a series of post regarding my time in Egypt. On July 27th two nights before we were to arrive in Instanbul, Turkey we received news regarding two terrorist attacks that took place in Istanbul killing 13 and injuring over 150+ individuals. We spent July 28th anticipating a possible change in itinerary awaiting information from the US State Department and other ISE sources. At 6pm on July 28th it was announced that we would be going to Alexandria, Egypt with side trips to Cairo. We all gathered in the union to hear this news. When it was announced the entire union jumped with joy. I on the other hand was feeling bitter sweet. While I agree that it was a good decision to move, we didn't get to process it. For me of the 8 ports that we have/will visit, Istanbul was in the top 2. I had heard so much about it and I was so thrilled to finally get a chance to see its beauty. I am not angry because I never anticipated that I would be going to Egypt and to see the history that I've learned from a young kid until now, this also was a dream come true. I hope there was a similar sentiment amongst my community but who knows. Could you really compare the ruins of some 5000+ year pyramid and tombs to the Hijia Sofia or Blue Mosque? I also want my Turkish Bath but I guess I'm getting a sweet in the desert. 

All in all I got a great deal and just need to put Istanbul on my agenda of places to visit in the  future. I spent all day in Alexandria today and wow talk about culture shock but i'll do that after I come back from Cairo.