Fresh Breads And Fruits...
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Both of which were inexpensive and tasty fresh.
An Old Cairo Mosque
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Probably not the only one in this part of the city but the simple open space architecture is interesting to see.
Hee Haw...
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Old Cairo Style.
Fresh Meat....
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 66 °F
On the streets of Old Cairo.
I'm Leaving..
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 61 °F
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
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 50 °F
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
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 70 °F
A display of the valley and some of the discoveries made here.
Still Excavating..
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 73 °F
Although King Tut's Tomb was discovered in 1922 archaeologist are still active in various areas of the valley.
King Tut's Tomb
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 75 °F
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
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 77 °F
Keeping thousands of years old traditions alive.
Deir el Bahri
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 75 °F
Another impressive where we can still see recorded history from thousands of years ago.
Telling A Story
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 81 °F
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
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 84 °F
A farming area on beautiful day in Luxor.
Colossi Of Memnon
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 82 °F
Massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III who rule Egypt way, way back then.
Lunch In Luxor
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 81 °F
With a Hibiscus Drink that's interesting.
The Pillars Of Karnak
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 79 °F
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..
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 75 °F
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?
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 75 °F
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
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 75 °F
Sculptures that are beyond amazing given the era in which they were created.
Sailing The Nile
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 72 °F
Without wrecking the ship!
Sunset On The Nile
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 72 °F
While taking in the surrounding scenery... Priceless!
Cool Kids..
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 70 °F
Enjoying the evening in a square playing real football.
Cool Souvenir Shop Owner
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 66 °F
Always nice to engage with other people and discover we both have something to smile about.
Luxor Airport
March 18, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 64 °F
Boarding Egypt Air flight to Sharm el Sheikh Airport on the Sinai Peninsula.
Coralia Club South Sinai Egypt
March 19, 2009 in Egypt
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.