From Marsa-Matrouh, what's the best way of getting to El Saloum, by bus? Can't find any schedules, can someone advise?
Did a Google search on hotels in Marsa-Matrouh..need to find an economical solution. (a hostel would be fine, can someone advise?) Could only find this list (no email contacts):
I have some contacts with scientists who already give me a line on eclipse-sites, so that's OK.
I plan on camping out at the eclipse site, the night before (near some groups of other eclipse-chasers).
If anyone can give additional info about El Saloum (or direct me to websites), I'd appreciate it.
---from soft504 I have travelled to libya across Assallum border many times before and from my experience there I think there isn't a place to stay in the town although it has a wonderful sea view and water and a mountain (you have to take the mountain ride! it's crazy scary!). Anyway, I suggest you consider the closest cities to Assallum (Sidi Barani and Marsa Matrouh) for the hotel stay. They are 2 or 3 hours away and Marsa Matrouh in particular has a spectacular sea!.
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hi i,m planning a safari trip to the solar elcipse ,if you want to join,i,m still working on it ,cause need alot of permitions and routine things ,specially cause of the egypt air reserved most of the spot there and they charge 100 u.s dollars to get in(this info i,m not sure 100% abut it ,just heared it from many sources ,so feel free to contact me for further details
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