Travelogue: Feb 09

February 9, 2003.Reading time 9 minutes.

Flying south to Abu Simbel, attempting to cause an armed uprising, and the most remarkable temple we visited in Egypt.

Travelogue: Feb 10

February 10, 2003.Reading time 7 minutes.

Aswan and the phenomenal temples of Philae and Kalabasha (rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasar) and settling in to one of my favorite historic hotels, the Old Cataract.

Travelogue: Feb 11

February 11, 2003.Reading time 14 minutes.

A second day in Aswan on the west bank, riding camels off into the desert and cruising along the nile – ending in a lovely walk through the Temple of Philae for the sound and light show.

Travelogue: Feb 12

February 12, 2003.Reading time 12 minutes.

Aswan to Luxor Convoy day! We’re going to Luxor by road, and official “tourists” have to have a police escort on the road between Aswan and Luxor. Mark is pretty interested in the setup of the convoy — I can’t help notice a lot of armed soldiers, milling around the busses and leaning against the […]

Travelogue: Feb 13

February 13, 2003.Reading time 7 minutes.

A day trip to see the Colossi of Memnon and then a lovely morning at the multi-tiered temple of Hatshepsut, the best-known female pharaoh.

Travelogue: Feb 14

February 14, 2003.Reading time 14 minutes.

Tombs, tombs, and more tombs! The west-bank of Luxor, with the Valley of the Kings, Queens, Nobles, and Workers. Some stunning egyptian art today!

Travelogue: Feb 15

February 15, 2003.Reading time 8 minutes.

The astounding temples of Karnak and Luxor — enormous expanses of towering columns, carved pylons and courtyards. The buildings here have been added-to for ceenturies.