Luxor Temple

Felucca Off!

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September 16th 2005
The 5 hour bus trip to Luxor was alright. It looked like I was going to be sitting on the floor at first, as it was packed. But I paid the most money so I got a seat, how nice! Not much else to do on here so I stick my ipod on for the whole journey. The Luxor bus station had moved from its central location next to the Luxor temple. The taxi drivers must have complained that they were not makin ... read more

Africa » Egypt

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more