| Log In | Sign In

Travel Blog » Africa » Egypt » Sinai » Dahab » Blogs » Return of the Mummy!

Return of the Mummy!

 « Previous Entry
Next Entry »
 

Advertisement
Africa » Egypt » Sinai » Dahab
June 19th 2009
Published: June 23rd 2009
Edit Blog Post
For my 2009 birthday my mother and I went to Egypt. We arrived on the 6th June in Luxor, where we spent 2 days exploring. We then took a flight via Ciro to Sharam El-Shaykh where we took a taxi to Dahab For 4 days Dahab was our base allowing us to go to Mount Sinai, Petra (in Jordan) and snorkeling at the blue hole! Next we went to Cairo with a 9h bus ride and there we went to the Pyramids of ... Read Full Entry



Photos are below
Photos: 119, Displayed: 21


Advertisement
Comment Message
Werna
Wurns
Wurns
Blog Options
Top PhotosBlog Map

Print Version
[blog=410142][blogger=32563]


Saint Catherine MonesterySaint Catherine Monestery
Saint Catherine Monestery
It is believed that the burining bush (from the bible) are inside the walls of this monestery
Camel eating paperCamel eating paper
Camel eating paper
Verns, guide and camelVerns, guide and camel
Verns, guide and camel
Verns on the CamelVerns on the Camel
Verns on the Camel
Dinner witgh catsDinner witgh cats
Dinner witgh cats
On the ferryOn the ferry
On the ferry
From Egypt, Taba, we are now on our way to Jordan to go to Petra for the day
Windy on the ferryWindy on the ferry
Windy on the ferry
Mountains of PetraMountains of Petra
Mountains of Petra
Petra was the capital of the Nebataeans in 100 BC. Here they contrlled the main trade tourts to Gaza, Basra, Damascus, Aqaba and Persian Gulf
TombsTombs
Tombs
As you decend down to the 2,5km canyon you see some tombs
Horse carriageHorse carriage
Horse carriage
The TreasuryThe Treasury
The Treasury
It stands over 40m high and is carved out of solid rock 100BC - 200AC.
The TreasuryThe Treasury
The Treasury
Ti took them 20 years to carve and the purpose are still a mystery. It is believed to be a temple or royal tomb
Inside The TreasuryInside The Treasury
Inside The Treasury
Verns and Vella at The TreasuryVerns and Vella at The Treasury
Verns and Vella at The Treasury
More petra remainsMore petra remains
More petra remains
In 363 AC an earthquake desrtoyed most of Petra
Verns and Vella at the AmphitheatreVerns and Vella at the Amphitheatre
Verns and Vella at the Amphitheatre
TombsTombs
Tombs
Urn TombUrn Tomb
Urn Tomb
Vella and Verns inside a tombVella and Verns inside a tomb
Vella and Verns inside a tomb
The TreasuryThe Treasury
The Treasury
Carriage comming throughCarriage comming through
Carriage comming through



Travel Blog » Africa » Egypt » Sinai » Dahab » Blogs » Return of the Mummy!
Tot: 0.074s; Tpl: 0.021s; cc: 13; qc: 26; dbt: 0.0325s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb

Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved

Do not copy images or text from this page without requesting and receiving permission. All rights are reserved by the author and photographer.

Contact Werna (Wurns) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.