Friday Philaes Temple and Nubian Village
27 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 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!!!
Sailing along the Nile
27 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
Just sitting on sun deck drinking my lemon with mint afternoon drink watching the shores of the Nile.....
Friday afternoon
27 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ 🌙 97 °F
We docked at Kom Obo for a short walk to the temple and crocodile museum.
Amazing to think that those buildings are thousands of years old. And a crocodile museum? Figment is going to be so jealous. [Andi]
More random pictures
28 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
The walk we took in Aswan (in 102 degrees) with Jorge who lives in Sarasota (about five miles from Dana).
Saturday
28 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ 🌙 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 timeBaca lagi
Oh no, God forbid you miss a meal. And man, those rug pirates are persistent . .. and ubiquitous! [Andi]
Sunday. Temple of Hathor
29 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 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.Baca lagi
OMG, that temple is breathtaking. And it is mindboggling to think that it is thousands of years old. [Andi]
PengembaraIt’s so unbelievable to me that the detail of these carvings are still intact and you can view them up close! Wow
Last night
29 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ 🌙 90 °F
Farewell reception and dinner.
Celebratory dance and cake from our dinner staff.
PengembaraIt’s that time of Sad it’s almost over, but so happy you Did It! Just looks like the best time ever!
Royal Palace
30 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 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.
PengembaraThe other pictures are random shots in the city. The colorful ones are of the famous Khan el Kelleli bazaar. A labyrinth of old streets filled with vendors and artisans.
92 lb suitcase!
30 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 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 EgyptBaca lagi
Well, at least you'll burn off some of the calories you consumed on your trip trying to drag that thing around. 92 lbs. Seriously???? [Andi]
إلى اللقاء
31 Mei 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 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, beingBaca lagi
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]
What a shame that you are not having any fun on this trip. [Andi]
PengembaraIsn’t it!