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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: Day 105
Date: January 20th 2007
Pulled into Luxor around dinner and after some deliberation decided to go with the 3-star "New Pola" hotel as a little treat; the price is normally $35 US a night but sales guy gave it to us for less than half-price...unfortunately the guy quickly grew to be rather aggravating as well as much of the rest of staff, but it could be somewhat ignored from the rooftop pool/patio overlooking the Nile. I ... read more
Date: January 20th 2007
Pulled into Luxor around dinner and after some deliberation decided to go with the 3-star "New Pola" hotel as a little treat; the price is normally $35 US a night but sales guy gave it to us for less than half-price...unfortunately the guy quickly grew to be rather aggravating as well as much of the rest of staff, but it could be somewhat ignored from the rooftop pool/patio overlooking the Nile. I ... read more
