Google Earth

For someone who is at her computer a considerable amount of time this is almost ironic...
I just discovered "Google Earth" last week. I new about the maps and the "street views" but it had never occured to me to look at maps or streets in other towns, let alone other countries.

A friend showed me how to get on Google Earth and zoom into the area I wanted to "visit". The views improve in many towns daily as they are able to add features like street view. After a bit of exploration in my neighbourhood, I decided to see Paris and London, where I had spent so much time over my  30 years as a flight attendant.  Then I wondered if it would be possible to go visit the town where I was born and lived until the age of 9 years old. I got excited at the tought of traveling all the way to Egypt and all from right here at my desk. So I just hopped...to Port Said.

Amazing... Fantastic... I was able to go to the beach where I spent so much time as a child. I visited our church and my old school. One can see photos that other people have posted of a specific area. There's a new creative and useful use for travel photos. Not to mention great exposure - Pun intended-
Even though "Street View" is not available in Port Said yet, I was able to trace back my steps from the time I got lost - or so everyone thought - at the age of 7 and found my way home. From Port Fouad accross the Suez Canal to Port Said. This was some trip down memory lane!

Google Earth is a great way to check out cities, towns, resorts, attractions ect... before planning you next vacation. Or even your next photo shoot.

I undrestand that I have yet to dicover how to dive underwater and fly in the sky. Technology is amazing when put to good use!

Thank you Google Earth
Go to www.googleearth.com/earth
new google url http://www.google.com/earth/index.html
Thanks Anon.