JermanHessenFrankfurt am MainFrankfurt Main FlughafenFrankfurt Airport50°2’52” N 8°34’36” E
6 Disember 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Dreary day in Frankfurt - looks like Toronto when I left
MesirCairo GovernorateBāb al LūqGoethe Institute30°2’49” N 31°14’9” E
7 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
1st visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a private tour
A video explaining can be found on YouTube
Ramsay the Great king at the GEM was found in Memphis (not Tennessee)
MesirCairo GovernorateBāb al LūqGoethe Institute30°2’48” N 31°14’6” E
8 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
First on the agenda today is the Burial grounds of Egyptian Royalty- ever going excavation continues to expose hidden tombs. Steps of the Pyramids reflects different evolutions of dynasty periods withBaca lagi
MesirCairo GovernorateMisr El QaddimaTur‘at al Jīzah30°0’54” N 31°14’1” E
8 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
The history continues with commentary from Mawra’s interpretation of several religious beliefs. She continues the story at each Mosque, Synagogue and Church to connect the religions. Time to reflectBaca lagi
MesirCairo GovernorateMasākin at Ta‘mīr30°6’28” N 31°23’45” E
10 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
An early start for Egypt Air to Luxor. 2 hour drive to Dandurra for a walkabout I’m history. Photos will NOT do it justice, and only a personal visit can provide the AH moment
MesirMuḩāfaz̧at al UqşurKhaled Ibn Al Walid25°41’15” N 32°37’52” E
10 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Late arrival at 1 night stay in Luxor
MesirMuḩāfaz̧at al UqşurKhaled Ibn Al Walid25°41’15” N 32°37’53” E
11 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Why not start the day with a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the kings and queens?
MesirLuxor25°42’24” N 32°38’32” E
11 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
MesirLuxor25°42’22” N 32°38’33” E
12 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Images of the Acamara Nile cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan
MesirLuxor25°42’23” N 32°38’33” E
12 Disember 2023, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
This temple was believed to be the spot where creation began. It’s a place of importance for the Egyptians as it was a place of worship and provides clues about the Egyptian religion
