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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-22 | Gareth North | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-20 | gerry joseph | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | The response to my question was quick and to the point. In fact your whole service was excellent!! Many thanks to Jane Akshar. Keep up the good work. Gerry Joseph |
| 2009-11-19 | Gareth North | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-12 | Gareth North | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the prompt reply |
| 2009-10-04 | Madame | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-04 | Kriztina | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, thank you, thank you! lolls. i was really scared goin to Egypt becuase of what everyone keep telling me but now that i know that its safe... im not scared anymore. thx :) and i will definetly go to those tombs! lolls. |
| 2009-09-28 | kerry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you for your reply you have been more then helpfull |
| 2009-09-25 | Donna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Okay, thank you very much. |
| 2009-09-22 | Jenny | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-19 | Lorna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-14 | Colleen Doyle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thx!! I will look at the website! |
| 2009-09-11 | Kate | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks Jane. Roll on December! |
| 2009-09-10 | Donna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I am def satisfied with the answer and helped I was offered. |
| 2009-09-10 | Donna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I asked a question and it was answered within minutes. I feel so much better knowing the answer to my question. Thank you!!! |
| 2009-09-09 | vanessa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-24 | MISS SARAH TREACHER | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | THANKYOU SO MUCH JANE.YOU HAVE REALLY PUT MY MIND AT REST.ME AND MUM CAN LOOK FORWARD TO OUR HOLIDAY NOW,WITHOUT THINKING THEY WONT LET HER IN THE COUNTRY.THANKS AGAIN. |
| 2009-08-21 | LORNA MCDADE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-21 | LORNA MCDADE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-21 | LORNA MCDADE | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-16 | Vika | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! you're very helpful & kind (: |
| 2009-08-10 | Michelle | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Perfect - super quick responses!! |
| 2009-08-04 | Jan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-04 | Janet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | It couldn't have been faster if I'd used the phone! Good sensible, clear advice, as always. |
| 2009-08-01 | eric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | it is no secret that Jane has become our go to person as we prepare to tke this trip she has been straight forward and nononse in her replies and we are greatful she is alone enough for us to go to Luxor |
| 2009-07-30 | eric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | never fails she works for me |
| 2009-07-30 | eric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | as always this lady is good |
| 2009-07-29 | eric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | very articulate information is much needed |
| 2009-07-25 | rev. eric | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | amazing responce we appreciate the feedback and directions thakns again |
| 2009-07-21 | Janet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-21 | sharon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thankyou so much, was really really helpful...more than anywhere I have asked for advice before. Thanks again |
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Jane Akshar
Expertise
I have extensive knowledge of tourism in Egypt, specifically Luxor, and Egyptology in general. I can answer questions on travel, hotels, restaurants as well as about the sites and dealing with the locals. I can tell recommend deserted sites where you are the only tourist, local guides who will take you walking over the hills, reliable drivers, taxis, donkey and camel men, sailing and motor boat captains. I can answer questions on Egyptology(up to the end of the New Kingdom) as I have been involved with Egyptology for over 40 years and have contacts in the Antiquities department and with many of the Archaeological teams in Luxor.
Experience
I have been coming to Egypt as a tourist since 1979 and moved to live in Luxor in 2003. I love to help people fall in love with Egypt. I guide guests around the sites in Luxor and run a small tourism business renting flats (apartments) to tourists. I am married to an Egyptian and have a bilingual teenage daughter. I write regular feature articles for Tour Egypt and run a News Blog on Luxor.
Organizations
AEITB "Association of Egyptian Travel Businesses on the Internet"
Publications
www.touregypt.net
www.luxornews.net
wikipedia.org/wiki/KV63
www.kv-63.com (photos)
Archaeological Diggings Magazine
The Cultured Traveller
Egyptian Cultural Heritage Organisation (ECHO)
The Undoctored Past
Education/Credentials
8 O levels, OND in Science, City and Guilds in Computing, 10 years Egyptology with the University of London Extra Mural Dept
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