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December 16th 2012

Published: April 28th 2013

"Welcome to Egypt" is the common refrain frequently heard from genuine Egyptians but with the massive drop in tourist numbers since 2011's revolution (and the more recent second revolution as referred to by locals), traveling in Egypt, especially the south, has become a serious test of patience for foreigners who disregard the negative press and venture here. When I visited in 2009 there was o... Read Full Entry

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Kom Ombu

Nile Sunset At Kom Ombu

Sunset

Kom Ombu

Many lotus columns

Kom Ombu

Horus in the center - god of many things. Temple devoted to him and the crocodile god Sobek.

Kom Ombu

Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombu

Ancient Egyptians made mummies out of the revered crocodile too. Very cool.

Crocodile Mummy

This croc was significant for some reason that I have long since forgotten.

Approaching Esna Locks

Before the tourist numbers crashed, this is where the cruise ended and passengers were bussed to Luxor. Going through the locks was really cool and quite a scene.

Esna Locks

Dude's about to be squashed.

Esna Locks

Locals toss towels, etc. for purchase to passengers on the upper deck. Can just make out the package second window left of main entryway bottom row. We were waiting for 2 other steamers to simultaneously pass through the locks.

Denied! Closing the Gates

There is a difference of ~20 meters in the water levels on either side of the locks.

Before Dropping the Water Level in the Lock

During the Dropping of the Water Level

8th May 2013

Back in Dakhla for a Massive Egyptian Breakfast

John
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breakfast
You sure there ain't no fox meat in that breakfast?

9th May 2013

povertyjetset
Jon W

I think it was vegetarian...

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