Karnak Temple

Land of the Pharaohs

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January 31st 2010
Cairo: Jan. 2 - 11 After spending almost three weeks in the Sinai we succumbed to the fact that we would eventually have to leave. Despite the many warnings from locals, divers and tourists alike, we headed to one of the world's largest cities, Cairo. As soon as we got off the bus in Cairo it was clear we were no longer in the peaceful haven of the Sinai. In a high paced city with a popu ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Red Sea » Sharm el-Sheikh

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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