Desert in the distance

Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Karnak Temple

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April 18th 2009
By midday we had reached Luxor and after stocking up on fruit and water I raced to the top floor of where we were staying where the hotel not only boasted magnificant views but also a pool and deck chairs. I became a tourist for the day and lay in the sun, sometimes it is nice to do these things 😊 Quote from my journal: 17th April 2009 'I feel really happy and content at the moment ... 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