59. Egypt - Aswan Dam & Temple of Isis
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The Aswan High Dam is one of the world's largest embankment dams, which was built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970, 60 years after the Low Aswan Dam. With its ability to betterRead more
The Aswan High Dam is one of the world's largest embankment dams, which was built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970, 60 years after the Low Aswan Dam. With its ability to betterRead more
Déjeuner correct mais moins local que nos repas précédents en compagnie d'un couple gaulois.
Allons maintenant voir le centre ville et nous trouver un dessert décent.
Nous marchons par desRead more
Nous évitons la visite de la fabrique d'huile essentielle qui est assurément un piège à touristes (confirmé pas nos voisins de table une heure plus tard) et nous rendons directement au bateau, leRead more
Il est enfin temps de commencer notre descente du Nil.
Nous nous éloignons du bruit de la grosse ville en disant au revoir au felouques ces petits bateaux à une voile emblématiques du paysageRead more
Visited the tombs of the Nobles in Aswan. Hiked to the top to see St George's monastery, and had a beautiful view of the Nile.
Cruise kicked off around 3 PM and we headed down the Nile!
Went to KolRead more
Wieder bei Sonnenaufgang und sommerlichen Temperaturen ( 27-30'C) ging es mit dem Kleinbus zum alten und zum neuen Staudamm. Letzterer mit 110 m Höhe bildet den Nassersee. Da Briten und andereRead more
Left the boat for water and came back a couple of hours later with spices. Went for a tour to the Aswan damn and then a boat tour to a temple. Rocky, our tour guide is fantastic 🙌🏼. Stop toRead more
Abu Simbel is a historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel near the border with Sudan. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in theRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Wādī al Hūdī, Wadi al Hudi