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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... [read more]
The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... [read more] Blog: On The Road Again - African Style!
Date: February 2nd 2008
Stepping out into the cool night air we headed for the local buses and found ourselves emersed in another culture once again. Despite a few pre-conceptions, the bus full of Egyptian men proved themselves to be freindly, honest and helpful. One gave change without ripping us off and another went out of his way to help us find our hotel in this maze of a city. The conversation inevitably turned to f ... read more
Date: February 2nd 2008
Stepping out into the cool night air we headed for the local buses and found ourselves emersed in another culture once again. Despite a few pre-conceptions, the bus full of Egyptian men proved themselves to be freindly, honest and helpful. One gave change without ripping us off and another went out of his way to help us find our hotel in this maze of a city. The conversation inevitably turned to f ... read more
