Abu Simbel

We were up at 0300 and ready to get on the bus with our box breakfasts at 0330. I put in my earbuds and was immediately back asleep, but John wasn't as lucky. We were about 30 minutes late leaving (yet again).

The bus stopped once about 2.5 hours later at another milk the tourists bathroom and coffee "shop." We spent about half an hour there, then arrived at Abu Simbel at 0900 (an hour late).

We were given only until 1030 to experience the two temples. Our guide explained how important the departure time was because we had to be back at 1400 for lunch and so the boat could depart. (Hold that thought.)

The two temples are simply stunning. Ramses II's tribute to his wife Nefertari is a wonder in itself, but knowing UNESCO actually MOVED these temples in their entirety is even more incredulous than the pyramids.

Read more here:
https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/archaeological-s…

I could have stayed all day, but time was short, and it was important not to be late. We got back to the bus at 1025, and everyone was ready to leave on time. Except the tour guide, who brought trinkets on the bus to sell for a woman standing outside 🤦. We didn't get rolling until after 1100 🤬.

We were slowly making our way back, and obviously not going to get back by 1400, but at least we were moving. Then our accompanying van ran out of gas 🤦. Very luckily, it stopped not very far from the only gas station for 100 miles, but the whole episode cost us almost another hour 🤬.

We got back to the boat at about 1530, but it had repositioned, so it looked like we missed it 😲 😡. We found it though, and they still had the lunch buffet going 👏. John opted out of lunch for a rest in the room; he got almost no sleep on the bus.

We got underway while I was eating. I was looking forward to sunset on the pool deck while we were moving downstream, but I got back to the room and decided to take a shower, which made me really tired. I laid on the bed and haven't gotten up yet...not even to visit Kom Ombu Temple where we've just arrived. I'm really glad John went, but I'm just too tired.

Read more here:
https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/monuments/kom-om…

He should be back in an hour or so, then we plan to grab dinner. The alarm is set for 0445 😭, so I know I won't be hanging out tonight 😔.

Another great day because of the sites, but really frustrating 😞.Meer informatie