Friday Philaes Temple and Nubian Village
27 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 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 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
Just sitting on sun deck drinking my lemon with mint afternoon drink watching the shores of the Nile.....
Friday afternoon
27 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ 🌙 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 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
The walk we took in Aswan (in 102 degrees) with Jorge who lives in Sarasota (about five miles from Dana).
Saturday
28 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ 🌙 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 timeЧитать далее
Oh no, God forbid you miss a meal. And man, those rug pirates are persistent . .. and ubiquitous! [Andi]
Sunday. Temple of Hathor
29 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 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.Читать далее
OMG, that temple is breathtaking. And it is mindboggling to think that it is thousands of years old. [Andi]
ПутешественникIt’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 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ 🌙 90 °F
Farewell reception and dinner.
Celebratory dance and cake from our dinner staff.
ПутешественникIt’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 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 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.
ПутешественникThe 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 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 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 EgyptЧитать далее
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 мая 2022 г., Египет ⋅ ☀️ 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, beingЧитать далее
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]
ПутешественникSafe travels ❤️ And thank you for sharing. I see scrapbooking in our future!!
What a shame that you are not having any fun on this trip. [Andi]
ПутешественникIsn’t it!