Myself (Brian Karjala) with an ancient-style tribesman
petting a camel (which is knelt down).

My friend Oksana and myself were on a German tour group of the sand dunes.  One Russian, one American and many Germans led by Egyptian tour guides.  Now that's what I call ethnic diversity!

Sept. 14, 2001 -- Red Sea (with the city of Hurghada in the background)

Oksana's homeland is
Gomel, Belarus (former U.S.S.R.)