In The Land of Ancient Egypt

Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt
January 31st 2008

Published: February 1st 2008

Imagine Cancun, Mexico….replace the smiling Mexicans with often rude, occasionally polite, and always devious Egyptians….and what you get is Sharm El Sheikh. Sharm is located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and is the convergent point for the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. Bonus points for nearly all-year-round sunshine, extra bonus points for bargain rates at fancy hotels, a... Read Full Entry

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Adam R. Smith

SeeingTheWorld

Hello everyone and thanks for checking out my travel blog. It feels strange to think that it's been nearly 14 months since I left home in California. Over the course of that time I've had some truly incredible experiences that have touched my life in the most rewarding of ways. It's those special moments when I've witnessed such unabashed warmth and generosity from complete strangers, spent time with other delightful travelers, or when I've just stopped to appreciate how beautiful this world really is. In light of the recent passing away of a good friend from back home, I am once again r... full info

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Egyptian Stuff

More beautiful art on the walls of Karnak.

Karnak Sunset

Evening sunlight while leaving Karnak.

Huge Thing

As I don't know the exact name of this giant figure, I've accordingly described it by its phyiscal appearance.

Dier el Bahrl

Aka Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, built between 1503 B.C. -1482 B.C.

Stone Figure

More beautiful work at the Dei el Bahrl.

Inside Deir el Barhl

Wandering around an inner courtyard at the ancient burial tomb.

2nd February 2008

Constance
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Temple of Hatshepsut
The Temple of Hatshepsut is all the more wonderous when one learns that ALL the potable water was brought in a distance of 8 miles from the construction site! The bodies of the workers were buried in the surrounding mountainside. A trip to Luxor was surely a one-way ticket! Can't wait to see your pictures from pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

3rd February 2008

Mat Zalk
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Great Trip
I thought it was funny when I saw that Gordon had commented on your blog, considering he was with you on the trip. In light of that, I thought I'd comment on this one: great trip--it was great to catch up after a long time, great to see that you that you're happy as ever and great that GRS has eased nicely into laugh-happy retirement. See you soon ole' boy.

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