Luxor to Petra 4. Step pyramid and tombs in front

Luxor to Petra

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April 11th 2010
11 April 2010 We left Luxor on overnight train again back to Cairo. This time we all met as a group in the club car. Sarah again played cards and we went to bed. A sleepless night for me but the kids and Tim got a bit of sleep. We arrived in Cairo at 4am, and were unable to check into our rooms. So more playing cards in the foyer and we had some internet access and were able to contact mum and ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Cairo

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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