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That's us! Yes, I completely lost my fashion sense in Egypt. Snuggled up in my mom's oversized fleece pullover, I look distinctly not at all like myself. And yet, there is a distinct comfort with this look - it's how I dressed in high school.
Second Day in Luxor - Ballooning and the Valley of the Kings

February 18th 2008
The entire day was spent on the west bank. Ballooning over Luxor We rose very early, long before sunrise, to take a ferry across the river. Tea and cookies were provided. From here, we took a shuttle bus to the hot air balloons. There were many more balloons than I expected, showing how popular this activity has become. Climbing into the balloons was an adventure of its own. ... read more
Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt » Luxor

Egyptian Flag 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
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