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Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt » Luxor
February 25th 2006
Published: February 27th 2006
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The train rolls into the station. May face cringes a little as I lay eyes on the old, worn out, dirty exterior. After a short inspection, the interior was actually very nice. Compared to the Reunification Express in Vietnam, it was excellent. I am not used to travelling first class, but here I was, rearranging my luggage in my first class sleeper cabin. Sleeper trains has become my favourite way t... Read Full Entry



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PosersPosers
Posers

Us all posing at the Temple of Hatshepsut. Used with permission of David Chandler
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Karnak Temple 3

Looking through the Great Hypostyle Hall to one of the Obelisks
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Karnak Temple 4

The Great Hypostyle Hall
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Karnak Temple 7

75ft always looks taller when you stand underneath it... pictures never do it justice
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Karnak Temple 8

Palms are everywhere. It adds to the scenery nicely
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Luxor Temple

Grand, isn't it?
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Luxor Temple 2

13th century arab mosque on top of an ancient temple. Wierd that the top is relatively new
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Luxor Temple 3

I'm lovin' it. Nothing like having a maccas handy when exploing the wonders of past worlds
TiredTired
Tired

A local man is weary of waiting for baksheesh. Temple of Luxor. Used with permission of David Chandler
The god of fertilityThe god of fertility
The god of fertility

Is that a cartouche in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Luxor Temple.
The avenue of SphinxesThe avenue of Sphinxes
The avenue of Sphinxes

Would've been very impressive 3km's long.



25th February 2006

not bad. But how about a bit more detail in the narrative and a few photos to expand thereon???

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