Carnack Temple, Luxor

On the way to the ferry, we got talked into hiring a private boat to cross the Nile. It was a good deal, but we couldn't enjoy it because we had to listen to a high-pressure sales pitch the whole way. On the other side, we caught a taxi to Carnack Temple. It was one of the few places we hired a guide to show us around. We circled counterclockwise 7 times for luck, the ... statue. We found an open door hiding a staircase in the Temple of Khonsu, so we took it and speed a couple pictures.
After a couple of hours there, we ended up walking back to Luxor Temple. Along the way, we stopped to rest, and the shop owner came out and offered us some juice just to be nice. Wanting nothing in return. A very rare occurrence in the area.
Constantly being bombarded with offers of carriage rides, falluca rides, taxis, kids selling stuff, and sunset cruises is exhausting. And then when you think you've had enough, someone like the shop owner comes along and reminds you, not everyone wants something.
It was a hot day, so we headed back to the west early.Read more