Egypt and Mubarak

Mubarak didn't step down last night but we missed it. We were too tired to stay up watching it on the TV in the lobby. We have consistently been meeting fellow travelers who were stuck in the airport in Cairo. They all have stories of running out of food and water and they also say that the Egyptians were so good to them. Last night we met a young American from Michigan who never made it to the Pyramids. She was stuck in the airport at the beginning of the their trip. Supplies were running low. It was hard for everyone but especially for the airport employees who just worked endlessly and had no flight out possibility. When her flight finally came through, she felt sorry leaving them there without food and water.
One question I do not ask Israelis is what they think of the present situation. I would make an awful news reporter, because I am reluctant to ask questions which could make someone feel uncomfortable. I notice soldiers walking in the streets carrying automatic weapons. Army camps in the desolate Golan heights were very active, airplanes of course seem to be up there patrolling the border areas and we have seen a number of busloads of soldiers off to God knows where. However, this may be the norm here. I need to pick another copy of Jerusalem Post (Eng ed) In any event I sure hope peace comes soon to this whole area.