Abu Simbel

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We got up super early (2:30 am) to catch the 4 am convoy to the temples at Abu Simbel which was 275 km or so away. We arived in time for sunrise and got some cool pictures, (well, we thought they were pretty neat). We stayed there for 2 hours then took the bus back, total driving time 6 hours. It was worth it though. Pretty amazing considering the whole site was relocated to higher ground to in the 1960s to avoid being flooded by the rising Lake Nasser. The artwork inside the temples is incredibly well preserved, but of course you're not allowed to take photos inside the temples.

Once back in Aswan, we took an afternoon nap before heading out for supper with everyone. Love the afternoon naps!!

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Photos

Ramses II
At Abu Simbel

Lake Nasser
The rising waters of this lake created by the Aswan dam have claimed numerous ancient Egyptian sites.