We travelled to Egypt in March 2003, at the same time that the US invaded Iraq. There were few tourists in Egypt at the time and there was a genuine feeling of sadness from the people we met. Despite the circumstances, we werely treated warmly by the Egyptians. These photos represent a little of our trip. As I only had a 3mp camera at ...
Updated: Dec 02, 2008 12:49am PST
Going to Alex was something we hadn't planned on, but after a few days of Cairo's heavy duty pollution we decided that we needed some fresh air. It's only a couple of hours by train, so we thought we had nothing to lose. Well, compared to other parts of Egypt there are very few sights to see, but Alex has its charm, and because it is a po ...
Updated: Apr 30, 2006 12:00am PST
If it is ancient monuments you want to see, then Luxor is without peer. Its great temples and the nearby Valley of the Kings will keep the average sightseer occupied for weeks. Of course a balloon trip over the Valley of the Kings will also make a stay in Luxor very memorable indeed.
Updated: Apr 25, 2006 12:33am PST
Taking a three day cruise from Aswan to Luxor is a fabulous way to see this part of the country. The cruisers are very luxurious, and there is an endless variety of sights to see as the boat travels along the river. There are also the stops to see Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, each of them interesting in their own way.
Updated: Apr 24, 2006 11:56pm PST
Aswan is a relaxed place to stay. You can while away your time taking endless felucca trips, walking up and down the esplanade (which can be a hassle, given that the Kalesh drivers do not believe that foreigners should walk anywhere), visiting the Nubian Village or visiting the temple at Abu Simbel. We did all these things and had a pleas ...
Updated: Apr 24, 2006 11:45pm PST
