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Day 61: Aswan, Egypt to Edfu, Egypt

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January 26th 2010
Published: February 4th 2010
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Day 61: Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Aswan, Egypt to Edfu, Egyp via Nile cruise. Per the Contiki Egypt brochure: "This morning, why not join our fantastic excursion to Abu Simbel- the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built by Pharaoh Ramses II more than 3,000 years ago, the temples were moved over a period of years to their new site safely above the waters of Lake Nasser. ... Read Full Entry



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I'm in 'de Nile (had to make the joke sometime)I'm in 'de Nile (had to make the joke sometime)
I'm in 'de Nile (had to make the joke sometime)
Kom Ombo TempleKom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Hieroglyphic at Kom OmboHieroglyphic at Kom Ombo
Hieroglyphic at Kom Ombo
Interesting note, because the woman in the carving is "curvier" that means this was done after the time of Alexander (before him, hieroglyphic's of women showed them being very thin)
Fertility hieroglyphicFertility hieroglyphic
Fertility hieroglyphic
hieroglyphic at Kom Ombohieroglyphic at Kom Ombo
hieroglyphic at Kom Ombo
Looking out of Kom Ombo at sunset.Looking out of Kom Ombo at sunset.
Looking out of Kom Ombo at sunset.
Ceiling at Kom OmboCeiling at Kom Ombo
Ceiling at Kom Ombo
Sunset over Nile at Edfu.Sunset over Nile at Edfu.
Sunset over Nile at Edfu.
Arabian NightsArabian Nights
Arabian Nights
Jimmy and MafiaJimmy and Mafia
Jimmy and Mafia
"Mafia" (we have no idea what his real name is) was the head of the bar and entertainment. Let's just say he was the man who could procure whatever you desire.
Sherif and the boys.Sherif and the boys.
Sherif and the boys.
Aw yeah.Aw yeah.
Aw yeah.
Sherif gettin' down.Sherif gettin' down.
Sherif gettin' down.



4th February 2010

Diane
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Where are you now???
What fun you are having!!! I have been reading about your adventures and looking at your pictures! It is Feb. 4, 2010...where are you now??? Love, D
5th February 2010

Chris
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You arranged cans of monkey soup?
The crock god looks like he might be in drag, too.
7th February 2010

AmandaL
Amanda Lents

February 4th, I was in Auckalnd New Zeland. Currently in Waitomo NZ and tomorrow we're off to Rotorua. :)

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