EGYPT 2019 DAY 4 - Abu Sinbel and Felucca Sail

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October 1st 2019

Published: October 23rd 2019

Our day started with a daytime view from our balcony. Although we were not able to visit the cliff tombs, it's one of the attractions that I most look forward to the next time I'm lucky enough to visit Aswan. I have heard excellent reviews about the lovely every day life paintings in some of the tombs. The hotel, just like the Marriott before it, had an extensive breakfast buffet that was served ... Read Full Entry

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Nile Felucca Sail

A little ripple from the nearby first cataract.

Nile Felucca Sail

The ruins of the island's ancient temple.

Nile Felucca Sail

An ancient Nilometer. The water that rushed into that passage way was recorded in scales built or carved into the walls of a staircase. The water level would indicate the kind of harvest and, therefore, the taxes.