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October 20th 2007
Published: October 22nd 2010
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It was turning into a beautiful day. The sun was low in the morning sky and the heat was still at a bearable level. I had eaten an early breakfast at the hotel and set off to explore Luxor. I was walking along the wide, riverside promenade beside the Nile enjoying the shade from the trees that lined the way. The river was still asleep and the felucca touts were nowhere to be found. All was pe... Read Full Entry



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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info
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Crisscrossing TombsCrisscrossing Tombs
Crisscrossing Tombs
This was an amazing model.
The Valley of the KingsThe Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings
From the LedgeFrom the Ledge
From the Ledge
This is the view from the top of the stairs that lead to the tomb of Thutmose III
Climbing Over the ValleyClimbing Over the Valley
Climbing Over the Valley
This is the excellent footpath that leads up over the mountain and connects the Valley of the Kings to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Looking to the NileLooking to the Nile
Looking to the Nile
The massive Ramesseum and some lesser tombs are in the foreground.
Weaving Around Trash-Filled TombsWeaving Around Trash-Filled Tombs
Weaving Around Trash-Filled Tombs
One Beautiful TempleOne Beautiful Temple
One Beautiful Temple
The Temple of Hatshepsut is considered by many as the most beautiful temple in Egypt - I definitely liked it!
A Cow in the ForestA Cow in the Forest
A Cow in the Forest
The carvings at the Temple of Hatshepsut were lovely.
PalmsPalms
Palms
The carvings at the Temple of Hatshepsut were lovely.
A Painted Procession A Painted Procession
A Painted Procession
The carvings at the Temple of Hatshepsut were lovely.
Looking into the TempleLooking into the Temple
Looking into the Temple
We were not allowed to go inside, but the view from the door was lovely.
An Interesting ColumnAn Interesting Column
An Interesting Column
The female column was unique - I am not sure if the mouth was missing or never there.
A Bird of PreyA Bird of Prey
A Bird of Prey
This carving guarded the ramp at the temple of Hatshepsut.
Large StatuesLarge Statues
Large Statues
I believe these are carvings of Osiris.
Vivid ColorsVivid Colors
Vivid Colors
Some of the loveliest paintings I found were at the Temple of Hatshepsut,
Painted ReliefsPainted Reliefs
Painted Reliefs
Some of the loveliest paintings I found were at the Temple of Hatshepsut,
Cartouches Cartouches
Cartouches
Some of the loveliest paintings I found were at the Temple of Hatshepsut,
The Temple of LuxorThe Temple of Luxor
The Temple of Luxor
I tried to skip this temple, but a travel delay forced it on me and I am glad I saw it.
A Giant HeadA Giant Head
A Giant Head
At Luxor
An Obelisk An Obelisk
An Obelisk
I would see the twin of this obelisk when I visited Paris a few months later.
A Sphinx Lined AvenueA Sphinx Lined Avenue
A Sphinx Lined Avenue
This avenue originally stretched all the way to Karnak.



25th December 2010
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

It was my favourite view during my visit many years ago - this is a superb photo!

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