Karl anchored in Port Said, Egypt, by March 14, 1901, having earned his passage aboard the SS Warrington Hall through the Suez Canal. This waterway, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean through the Red Sea, shaved off a staggering 7,000 km from the journey, translating to about 15 days of travel. At this point, Karl had covered 11,100 miles by land and an impressive 25,150 miles by sea, gearing up for explorations through Egypt.