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The Western Desert

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January 11th 2011
Day 93 cont… – The Western Desert (Black Desert) It was only 3 – 3 ½ hour drive until sundown, we were now in the Black Desert (part of the Western Desert). We continued on for a little bit longer until Nick spotted the turnoff that leads to a bush camp he’s used before. We found a flat spot to park the truck and then set up camp. Nick recommended sleeping under the stars (‘cos how ofte ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Western Desert

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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