Valley of the Queens, Dier el-Medina and Medinat Habu
Sunday 18 January 2009 – Luxor, Egypt Back to the West Bank. I seem to have picked up a minor … Continue reading Valley of the Queens, Dier el-Medina and Medinat Habu
Category: Egypt 2009
Abydos
Saturday 17 January 2009 – Abydos, Egypt Breakfast at the Emilio is a more substantial affair than we have enjoyed … Continue reading Abydos
An email home
Email sent 16 January 2009 from Luxor, Egypt Well, folks, settle back this travel tale is a bit of a … Continue reading An email home
Ballooning over the Valley of the Kings
Friday 16 January 2009 – Luxor, Egypt We were all up before the sparrows today on our supposed day of … Continue reading Ballooning over the Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut and the Ramesseum
Thursday 15 January 2009 – Luxor, Egypt After a sleepless night at the Emilio due to a belly dancing joint … Continue reading Temple of Hatshepsut and the Ramesseum
The West Bank and we are evicted from the Mina Palace
Wednesday 14 January – Luxor, Egypt Michael is unwell today – something has bitten him on the hand (not the … Continue reading The West Bank and we are evicted from the Mina Palace
Karnak Temple by day and by night
Tuesday 13 January 2009 – Luxor, Egypt Again we trotted off in kalashes, heading a bit further along the Corniche … Continue reading Karnak Temple by day and by night
Luxor Temple and Museum
Monday 12 January 2009 – Luxor, Egypt This morning I lived dangerously and ordered an egg omelette for breakfast (LE12) … Continue reading Luxor Temple and Museum
The Valley of the Kings and Luxor Temple by night
Sunday 11 January 2009 – Luxor, Egypt After breakfast (more stale white bread and dreadful coffee) we bussed across the … Continue reading The Valley of the Kings and Luxor Temple by night
Kom Ombo to Luxor
Saturday 10 January 2009 – Along the Nile, Upper Egypt Keenly anticipating a shower and sit-down facilities, we were glad … Continue reading Kom Ombo to Luxor
