> This is very interesting to me. Have you
> heard any comments about this problem from
> the local peoples?
> It seems to me with the crushing effect
> these attacks have had on tourism, the
> long term effects on the economy in the
> region will be devastating.
Well, I live in Egypt and I can tell you this: This horrible attack couldn’t have happened at a worse time. Egypt has been in an economic recession for the last few years. The economy relies heavily on tourism, which has been injecting much needed cash during the winter tourism season. Now that’s gone so the prospects are pretty grim. Businesses are closing. I’m personally suspending all my local contracts and focusing on the few international contracts I have and I’m one of the lucky ones. It’s really sad especially when you know that most Egyptians do not approve of the attack.
Anyway, Be sure to email me when you’re heading this way if you need help or otherwise. I’m based in Cairo and travel all over Egypt whenever I can. Maybe you can join me in one of my Egyptian desert exploration trips sometime on bike, or dare I say, in a Jeep  .
AB@ShortWheelbase.com
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[This message has been edited by A.B. (edited 07 November 2001).]
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