EGYPT 2019 DAY 5 - Gharb Sohail and Temple of Philae


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October 2nd 2019
Published: October 24th 2019
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For once, our morning call was not at some hair raising time in what seems like the middle of the night. We had time for a nice breakfast enjoying the view from the terrace, and then it was time to check out of the resort in preparation to boarding our cruise ship, The Queen of Hansa. But before we did that, it was time to board the motorboat that would take us to the Nubian Village, Gharb Sohail.... Read Full Entry



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The Nubian Village The Nubian Village
The Nubian Village

I loved this room, semi indoors and outdoors, that opened to the street.
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The Nubian Village

The large room where we were served Hibiscus tea.
The Nubian Village The Nubian Village
The Nubian Village

Our host, Jamal, serving us Hibiscus tea and telling Nubian stories.
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The Nubian Village

Some of the ladies selling their trinkets on the street.
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The Queen of Hansa

View out of the cabin window.
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The Queen of Hansa

Top deck pool area
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The Queen of Hansa

Top deck bar
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Philae Temple

Driving to Philae
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Philae Temple

The marina to board our boat to the Philae Temple
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Philae Temple

Arriving at the island
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Philae Temple

Arriving on the island
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Philae Temple

The temple of Trajan, very beautiful, although more Greek than Egyptian in style.
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Philae Temple

The first pylon, with granite lions by the gate.
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Philae Temple

Beautiful colonnade in the temple forecourt.



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