Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
Sorry, again this is a bit late, but those kids are keeping me busy (well, that’s an understatement). Being an Au-Pair is not as easy, as everyone thinks… Related … Continue reading
Temple of Horus, Edfu – A clear view into the past
When cruising down the Nile, we also passed the Temple of Edfu. It lies between Luxor and Aswan and is dedicated to the Falcon God, Horus. Like many rulers during … Continue reading
Clash of Times and Religions – The Luxor Temple, a place beyond time
On the second day of my Nile cruise, right after visiting the Karnak Temple, I went to the Luxor Temple. What you never really see in tourist brochures is that … Continue reading
Guest in the home of the Ancient Egyptian Gods
The Karnak Temple is one of the reasons I desperately wanted to visit Luxor. Some say that Karnak is Egypt’s most important Pharaonic site, even more so than the famous … Continue reading
A Panorama view of Luxor
The second day of my Nile Cruise started quite early when alarm clock woke me at 3.30am. I was going to go on a hot air balloon ride and because … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour
I know this comes a bit late, but I didn’t have internet last week. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour – Mountainous Laos Sunset (seasreflectingstarlight.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: … Continue reading
The Temple of the only female Pharaoh
A dream come true! I’ve always wanted to go to Luxor (the ancient Thebes), but because it is so far away from Cairo and I have only one day off … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic
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Remains of a once great imperial city
It really is sad. What once was the first great imperial city of ancient Egypt, is now reduced to a tiny open air museum. Founded about 3100 BC by king … Continue reading
Down, down, down – Me between Bent and Red in Dahshur
Yesterday I told you that I went to Saqqara on my free day. That’s perfectly true, but I also went to Dahshur and Memphis. One at the time; First Saqqara, … Continue reading
Walking on ancient ground – A clumsy fool in Saqqara
Yesterday I had one of my rare days off work. I decided to use this quiet, children free time wisely and to continue my sightseeing trip. In the Cairo area, … Continue reading
