Mango Guesthouse

While in Aswan we based ourselves at the Mango Guesthouse on Elephantine Island just a short boat ride from the mainland.

On the island there are no roads or motor vehicles, just tiny sandy paths between houses. Lots of people were outside and everyone was friendly. It is much quieter and old-fashioned on the island. We are so happy that we made the decision to stay here.

Riding on the ferry is a fun experience. We could easily and cheaply cross the river to busy Aswan in minutes. Two completely different worlds.

Bu the way, we didn’t realize that men sit in one section of the boat and the women in an other and we just sat together, wherever. We got some funny looks but we get funny looks all the time. Oh well, we are tourists. From now on we will follow the rules.

P.S. We just learned that the men don’t care but the women do not want to be touched by any men except their husbands. And heaven forbid if other women see a man touch you. The tongues would wag!Read more