EgyptCairoAl ManyalḨadīqat al Ḩayawān30°1’27” N 31°13’2” E May 31, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
Goodbye Egypt
Thank you for the experiences of your country. Your magnificent Temples, chaotic Cairo, the scenic Nile, listening to prayer times, Charlie my sweet camel, your gracious welcomes, beingRead more
EgyptCairoAd DuqqīMaydān an Nahḑah30°1’27” N 31°13’3” E
May 30, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 102 °F
This is a first! Dana and I had left one suitcase at the Four Seasons, took another one each on the Nile cruise. We did a good bit of shopping (as good little tourists!). My suitcase today on EgyptRead more
EgyptLuxorAl BayāḑīyahḨawḑ al Ḩubayl ash Sharqī25°40’3” N 32°39’1” E
May 30, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Abdeen Palace (still used by current Presidential royals). Gorgeous. Served lunch in Royal dining room. Then walked to Hanging Church (I lost some of that story). But beautiful church.
EgyptLuxorJazīrat al ‘AwwāmīyahJazīrat al Bayāḑīyah25°39’8” N 32°36’44” E
May 29, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 90 °F
Farewell reception and dinner.
Celebratory dance and cake from our dinner staff.
EgyptQenaAl Ḩarājīyah25°56’16” N 32°45’37” E
May 29, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 106 °F
Had police escort. Visited the Temple of Hathor (Goddess of love, motherhood). Also the most colorful of all temples in Egypt. First century AD. Ceilings were gorgeous.
FINALLY Cleopatra is here.Read more
EgyptLuxorJazīrat al ‘AwwāmīyahJazīrat al Bayāḑīyah25°39’8” N 32°36’44” E
May 28, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 95 °F
Fairly quiet day. Other than our Rug Pirates who rowed by!! We were moving through the locks so they rowed fast!! Anything for a sale!
Then we had a massage (wonderful). Then its Sip ' n sail timeRead more
Oh no, God forbid you miss a meal. And man, those rug pirates are persistent . .. and ubiquitous! [Andi]
EgyptLuxorJazīrat al ‘AwwāmīyahJazīrat al Bayāḑīyah25°39’8” N 32°36’44” E
May 28, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
The walk we took in Aswan (in 102 degrees) with Jorge who lives in Sarasota (about five miles from Dana).
EgyptAswanUmm Ḩāmiḑ24°27’45” N 32°54’31” E
May 27, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 97 °F
We docked at Kom Obo for a short walk to the temple and crocodile museum.
EgyptRed SeaNag‘ Baqlûweis24°18’21” N 32°54’24” E
May 27, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
Just sitting on sun deck drinking my lemon with mint afternoon drink watching the shores of the Nile.....
EgyptRed SeaDâr el-Salâm24°22’53” N 32°54’39” E
May 27, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
Had a nice bus/motorboat ride to Philaes Temple. Then another motorboat ride to Nubian Village where we were entertained by local Nubians. We danced!!!
Too bad you can't get Charlie to haul that 92 lb. suitcase back home. Your trip was amazing. Thank you for sharing it with us. So happy you got to live out your dream. Safe travels home. [Andi]
Traveler Now its two suitcases at 50!
Traveler Travel safe, see you tomorrow
Traveler Safe travels ❤️ And thank you for sharing. I see scrapbooking in our future!!