Crossing the Nile for lunch

After our visit to the Valley of the Kings, we went by boat across the river Nile for lunch. Our driver drove the bus the long way round. This means that we arrived at the restaurant 45 minutes sooner than we would have done if we'd driven. Our group had two boats - we were in the one that firstly ran aground and then crashed into another vessel!

Lunch was barbecue and rice. There was plenty of it to keep us going on the 6-hour drive to Hurghada! Before we set off though, we had a visit to an alabaster factory. It was fascinating to learn about the process. I bought a lovely candle holder - now I just have to get it home in one piece!!Read more