Fresh Breads And Fruits...
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Both of which were inexpensive and tasty fresh.
An Old Cairo Mosque
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Probably not the only one in this part of the city but the simple open space architecture is interesting to see.
Hee Haw...
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Old Cairo Style.
Fresh Meat....
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On the streets of Old Cairo.
I'm Leaving..
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On "The Overnight Train To Luxor". As it turns out I end up in a cabin all to myself. Not the most comfortable but at least I could freely contort my body however I chose to.
Luxor Arrival
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An early train arrival and it's off to a hotel for a few hours of hope good sleep before I begin my day tour around the city.
Valley Of The Kings
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A display of the valley and some of the discoveries made here.
Still Excavating..
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Although King Tut's Tomb was discovered in 1922 archaeologist are still active in various areas of the valley.
King Tut's Tomb
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Discovered in November of 1922 all that remains here is the history of the event. Most of the artifacts are on display at The Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Local Stone Craftsmen
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Keeping thousands of years old traditions alive.
Deir el Bahri
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Another impressive where we can still see recorded history from thousands of years ago.
Telling A Story
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Carvings, some with colorful paint still remaining on them tell stories and give us a glimpse of life here many many years ago.
Gazirat Al Awameyah
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A farming area on beautiful day in Luxor.
Colossi Of Memnon
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Massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III who rule Egypt way, way back then.
Lunch In Luxor
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With a Hibiscus Drink that's interesting.
The Pillars Of Karnak
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Many of these pillars are one solid piece of material that was floated down the Nile then moved up a steep hill to their present day location.
Almost Alien..
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The structures here in many ways resemble what one would see in a Sci-Fi movie of some distant world.
How Did They Do That?
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Ramps still remain to solve a part of the puzzle as to how the early Egyptians where able to build such massive structures.
Temple Of Karnak
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Sculptures that are beyond amazing given the era in which they were created.
Sailing The Nile
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Without wrecking the ship!
Sunset On The Nile
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While taking in the surrounding scenery... Priceless!
Cool Kids..
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Enjoying the evening in a square playing real football.
Cool Souvenir Shop Owner
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Always nice to engage with other people and discover we both have something to smile about.
Luxor Airport
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Boarding Egypt Air flight to Sharm el Sheikh Airport on the Sinai Peninsula.
Coralia Club South Sinai Egypt
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A drive across the Sinai Peninsula with a military checkpoint along the way and I arrive at the Coralia Club where I get to spend a few days with a Russian family.