Balloons rising over Luxor

Second Day in Luxor - Ballooning and the Valley of the Kings

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February 18th 2008
The entire day was spent on the west bank. Ballooning over Luxor We rose very early, long before sunrise, to take a ferry across the river. Tea and cookies were provided. From here, we took a shuttle bus to the hot air balloons. There were many more balloons than I expected, showing how popular this activity has become. Climbing into the balloons was an adventure of its own. ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt » Luxor

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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