Urgent information about Middle East
 

I am presently in Cyprus having had an already adventure filled trip this far. Once you have ridden through Albania I think you are more or less prepared for anything!

Obviously the terrible events in the States has put an edge on my plans, particularly as it seems that military reprisals are only days away.

I am on my way to Cape Town, and my plan is to go from here to Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and Sudan before continuing down the East of Africa. Anybody got any upto date news/recommendations for these countries and attitudes towards Western tourists? I am travelling on an Irish passport with a British registered bike. How are attitudes likely to change if the Americans start bombing Afghanistan?

All help much appreciated, I have to make up my mind quickly because the ferry leaves for Lebanon on Friday.

Charlie