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Tag Archives: Aswan
Aswan High Dam/ Lake Nasser
Lake Nasser, located in southern Egypt and northern Sudan, is one of the biggest man-made lakes in the world. It was created when the Aswan High Dam was built between 1960 and 1970. The Nile River is its primary inflow and … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Abu Simbel, Aswan, Aswan High Dam, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Lake Nasser, Nubia, President
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – A FAMILY PICNIC
It is the only tree around but it is all this Egyptian family needs to enjoy a day out. And for extra relief from the heat a trench dug around the trunk of the tree does the trick — plus for anyone wanting … Continue reading
EGYPT – MAKING A LIVING CAN BE A CHALLANGE
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PHARAOH’S TEMPLES AND PALACES
After one week of visiting many temples of worship, from Cairo to Luxor, I asked Ahmed, our guide, “Where did the Pharaohs live?” “In palaces, which don’t exist anymore, but don’t worry they lived in great splendor,” he answered. I had no doubt that they … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Cairo, Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, Tomb Wall Paintings
Tagged Aswan, Bricks, Eternity, farmers, Floods, Mortuary Temple, Mud, Nile river, Palaces, Ramesses III, straw
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ASWAN – UNFORGETTABLE PLACES AND PEOPLE
The kindness of my friends Sue and John to let me tag along to Aswan when they were celebrating their wedding anniversary made me see a place I can’t forget. We took a train in Luxor at 10 o’clock and … Continue reading
EGYPT – TRAVEL LIGHTLY!!!!
The definition of a Globetrotter is someone who travels widely and often. So after I travelled for three weeks from Aswan in Upper Egypt, via Luxor, via Cairo to Alexandria in Lower Egypt I thought I qualified – but there was a … Continue reading
FELUCCAS – CRUISING ON THE NILE –
A Felucca is a fast, narrow sailing ship which was used in the Mediterranean and by the Ancient Egyptians. It is made of wood and counts on the wind to move it up and down the Nile. Today motor boats have replaced many … Continue reading
Egypt My Love 