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It has been nine days since my trip and yet it seems like it has been months. I miss Egypt. A lot. It still baffles me that I spent three glorious weeks in the only country I have EVER wanted … Continue reading →

So, I took a bit of a hiatus from blogging. Not for any specific reasons, but just got wrapped up in the magic that is Egypt. And Judy has been hogging the iPad. Thank goodness though since she has been … Continue reading →

Not only has this trip been about sightseeing of antiquities, but it’s been about learning about people and cultures from the past and into the present. This day was to be no exception. We’ve really tried to develop relationships with … Continue reading →

We’re going back to the West Bank today. After a day in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, I didn’t think there would be anything left. There was! Before going to the workers’ tombs, we strolled through the area … Continue reading →

Waking up this morning, we knew we had an amazing day ahead of us! First thing was to check out of our hotel, then to head to the Colossi of Memnon. On the way to the Valleys of the Kings … Continue reading →

After waking up on the Nile, I was excited to be in Aboudy’s home town. Our guide is from Luxor (formerly Thebes), and knows much about it. He seemed excited to show off the amazing sites in the area. Upon … Continue reading →

Our cruise ship took us to upper Egypt. Our first stop was in Kom Ombo. When we got off the ship, we first went through the village before the temple. I walked around and looked at the mud brick houses, … Continue reading →

Our plane flight was relatively short. The only notable thing is that I, again, was stopped and my luggage was questioned! This time it was the sunscreen. Ugh…what will it be on the way home? From the airport, we went … Continue reading →

As you may notice, Judy and I are WAY behind on our blogging. We lost about three days between Internet connections so please, bare with us as we try to catch up. After Abu Simbel, we came back to Aswan … Continue reading →

Abu Simbel was everything I thought it would be and more! Originally we were to be taking a plane to and from but the flight into Abu Simbel was canceled so we drone for four hours in a police caravan … Continue reading →