Day 8 Aswan to Abu Simbel

Today we were up at 330am. It was our day to go to Abu Simbel!!!! Unfortunately, Steve was back in bed with nausea and was unable to join me. Glad he could stay and rest and later meet me when I returned. Abu Simbel was AMAZING!!!!! Four massive RamsesII statues greeted us when we arrived. It overlooks Lake Nasser, a man made lake. The temple had to be relocated (1968) because the lake would have covered it. It was discovered in 1820 covered with sand. It depicts the battle of Kadesh against the Nubians. The art inside the temple reflects his bravery. A secondary temple was to Hathor and Ramses wife, Nefertari. You are able to see her beside Ramses and then his favorite children are the smaller statues.
We had flown from Aswan to Abu Simbel and then returned to Aswan. By that time, Steve was up and met us at the airport. Another flight, this time back to Cairo. Noisy and streets are so full due to school being out tomorrow, Friday. We did stop at a very nice Egyptian restaurant. The atmosphere was so unique and the food was so plentiful. I think I was more tired than hungry. Got to the hotel, got shower, washed clothes and now ready for bed. Tomorrow is our last full day in Egypt. I’m grateful that I did not get sick, I’m grateful that I have been able to see all that I was expecting and I am grateful that Steve bounced back quicklyRead more