Nov 18, 2009 - Felucca Cruise on the Nile

We sailed out of Aswan in the early afternoon and therefore had plenty of daylight to enjoy the scenery. ... We were 8 ppl on the felucca and 2 crew, who were responsible for getting us to Kom Ombo as well as preparing all of our meals …with all that said it was a very relaxing 2 days! Day one we drank and played some drinking games with the our felucca mates until we anchored at a Nubian house for dinner.We sailed out of Aswan in the early afternoon and therefore had plenty of daylight to enjoy the scenery. ... We were 8 ppl on the felucca and 2 crew, who were responsible for getting us to Kom Ombo as well as preparing all of our meals …with all that said it was a very relaxing 2 days! Day one we drank and played some drinking games with the our felucca mates until we anchored at a Nubian house for dinner....

Nov 18, 2009 - Edfu/ Kom Ombo/Luxor

After a short bus ride from where the felucca anchored we arrived at Kom Omdo Temple – which was amazing but not restored very well , however Edfu temple which followed was amazing. After another Bus ride we arrived in Luxor, to a 5 star hotel, which was great after 2 days on a felucca where personal hygiene was lacking. ... We went to Luxor temple at night which was beautiful, and a nice change from seeing things during the day. ... It was an early night as we woke up for the Valley of the Kings the following morning at 5am.After a short bus ride from where the felucca anchored we arrived at Kom Omdo Temple – which was amazing but not restored very well , however Edfu temple which followed was amazing. After another Bus ride we arrived in Luxor, to a 5 star hotel, which was great after 2 days on a felucca where personal hygiene was lacking. ... We went to Luxor temple at night which was beautiful, and a nice change from seeing things during the day. ... It was an early night as we woke up for the Valley of the Kings the following morning at 5am....

Nov 8, 2009 - Last days on the Cruise

Went to Alexandria Egypt yesterday and am spending the last day at sea on our way to Athens. ... I will be in Athens for a few days before flying home.Went to Alexandria Egypt yesterday and am spending the last day at sea on our way to Athens. ... I will be in Athens for a few days before flying home....

Nov 7, 2009 - Alexandria Egypt

I am still reeling with the reality of Alexandria. ... maybe that is why I was having such a difficult time digesting the slums of Alexandria. ... I have much to contemplate.I am still reeling with the reality of Alexandria. ... maybe that is why I was having such a difficult time digesting the slums of Alexandria. ... I have much to contemplate....

Nov 7, 2009 - Climbing Mt. Sinai

Hello from Cairo!!! Today we woke up at 2 am, bundled up in all our warm clothes and hiked Mt.Hello from Cairo!!! Today we woke up at 2 am, bundled up in all our warm clothes and hiked Mt....

Nov 6, 2009 - Pyramids

I went to sleep at 9pm, and awoke at 5:30am to get ready for the Pyramids of Egypt.I went to sleep at 9pm, and awoke at 5:30am to get ready for the Pyramids of Egypt....

Nov 6, 2009 - Coptic Cairo

Today is our last day in Cairo before we move on to Jordon. ... We started the day in Coptic Cairo – the heartland of Egypt’s Christian community. ... The Hanging church, possibly the oldest Christian place of worship in Cairo (4th century), was named because it was built on top of the Water Gate of Roman Babylon. ... There has been a church dedicated to him in Coptic Cairo since 10th century. ... Another great day in Cairo ended a fantastic visit to all the incredible sites and sounds of Egypt. ...

Nov 5, 2009 - Fly to Cairo

Back in Cairo after a short flight from Luxor, we went straight to the Citadel. ... The sprawling Citadel was home to the rulers of Egypt for 700 years.Back in Cairo after a short flight from Luxor, we went straight to the Citadel. ... The sprawling Citadel was home to the rulers of Egypt for 700 years....

Nov 4, 2009 - Cairo & Aswan, Egypt

We arrived in Cairo on 11/01, after a super uncomfortable flight from Greece. ... Aswan is MUCH smaller than Cairo, and I have been enjoying my time here more. ... Our first day we headed to the Market and bought some MUCH NEEDED sunglasses (that I broke when walked into that lady in Krakow) and some towels for our Felucca ride.We arrived in Cairo on 11/01, after a super uncomfortable flight from Greece. ... Aswan is MUCH smaller than Cairo, and I have been enjoying my time here more. ... Our first day we headed to the Market and bought some MUCH NEEDED sunglasses (that I broke when walked into that lady in Krakow) and some towels for our Felucca ride....

Nov 4, 2009 - Woenstijntocht

Vorige week zijn mijn ouders hier eventjes op bezoek geweest. De volgende dag zijn we weer vroeg op pad gegaan naar Cairo. ... Maar goed eind goed al goed we konden weer op weg naar Cairo, om daar in de file te gaan staan. ... En onderweg hebben we ook nog even een aardige hoeveelheid, voor Egyptische begrippen in ieder geval, regen gezien.Vorige week zijn mijn ouders hier eventjes op bezoek geweest. De volgende dag zijn we weer vroeg op pad gegaan naar Cairo. ... Maar goed eind goed al goed we konden weer op weg naar Cairo, om daar in de file te gaan staan. ... En onderweg hebben we ook nog even een aardige hoeveelheid, voor Egyptische begrippen in ieder geval, regen gezien....

Nov 4, 2009 - Luxor: Abydos and Dendara

This morning we are heading north from Luxor to a couple of optional sites (just can’t get enough of those temples). ... Abydos served several dynasties of Egyptians.This morning we are heading north from Luxor to a couple of optional sites (just can’t get enough of those temples). ... Abydos served several dynasties of Egyptians....

Nov 3, 2009 - Luxor: Valley of Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut

Another early start (6am) and a boat ride across the Nile to the west bank to pick up our donkey rides.Another early start (6am) and a boat ride across the Nile to the west bank to pick up our donkey rides....