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Africa » Egypt
December 16th 2012
Published: April 28th 2013
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"Welcome to Egypt" is the common refrain frequently heard from genuine Egyptians but with the massive drop in tourist numbers since 2011's revolution (and the more recent second revolution as referred to by locals), traveling in Egypt, especially the south, has become a serious test of patience for foreigners who disregard the negative press and venture here. When I visited in 2009 there was o... Read Full Entry



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After Dropping the Water LevelAfter Dropping the Water Level
After Dropping the Water Level
Goes really fast, maybe 10-15 minutes once the gates are shut.
Now Raising the Water Level for Upstream SteamerNow Raising the Water Level for Upstream Steamer
Now Raising the Water Level for Upstream Steamer
Then it was our turn.
Entering the LockEntering the Lock
Entering the Lock
Dropped Down to Lower Water LevelDropped Down to Lower Water Level
Dropped Down to Lower Water Level
Now the upper deck is at the same level as the dock and the dinero can be exchanged of something was purchased. Very enterprising.
Cruising the NileCruising the Nile
Cruising the Nile
Nearing Luxor day 2.
Thin Strip of Green Along the NileThin Strip of Green Along the Nile
Thin Strip of Green Along the Nile
Then sand and desert and lots more sand.
M/V Renaissance Top DeckM/V Renaissance Top Deck
M/V Renaissance Top Deck
Definitely not to shabby...
Docked in LuxorDocked in Luxor
Docked in Luxor
Luxor Temple in the background
Towel ScorpionTowel Scorpion
Towel Scorpion
The housekeeper was very creative with the towels and rolls of toilet paper.
Relaxing Towel ManRelaxing Towel Man
Relaxing Towel Man
Towel CrocodileTowel Crocodile
Towel Crocodile
Headed into the DesertHeaded into the Desert
Headed into the Desert
Dakhla Oasis
Desert TrackDesert Track
Desert Track
People actually live out there, many camel herders, actually.
Dakhla OasisDakhla Oasis
Dakhla Oasis
Doesn't take long to go from green to sand.
Samih Adjusting the Tire PressureSamih Adjusting the Tire Pressure
Samih Adjusting the Tire Pressure
Sand Forever and EverSand Forever and Ever
Sand Forever and Ever
Same Photo, No ShadowSame Photo, No Shadow
Same Photo, No Shadow
All that Stands Between Us and Shriveling in the DesertAll that Stands Between Us and Shriveling in the Desert
All that Stands Between Us and Shriveling in the Desert
Actually, we weren't that far from town and could probably have caught a lift with a camel caravan if something happened to the jeep.
Samih NavigatingSamih Navigating
Samih Navigating
He's 100% Bedouin.
I Took a Stroll While Samih Set Up CampI Took a Stroll While Samih Set Up Camp
I Took a Stroll While Samih Set Up Camp
Nice DuneNice Dune
Nice Dune



8th May 2013
Back in Dakhla for a Massive Egyptian Breakfast

John
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breakfast
You sure there ain't no fox meat in that breakfast?
9th May 2013
Back in Dakhla for a Massive Egyptian Breakfast

povertyjetset
Jon W

I think it was vegetarian...

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