Monthly Archives: March 2010

Our last day in Aswan had us go by taxi and then boat to أنس الوجو (Philae), an island in the Nile and the site of an impressive ancient Egyptian temple complex. We were there very early in order to … Continue reading →

Our six o’clock awakenings were a long lie in compared to today’s 02:40 alarm call. Now that’s what I call an early start. With sleeping babes in arms, we boarded the bus at about 03:25 and promptly found ourselves, not … Continue reading →

In spite of dark curtains, we all awoke around 06:30 again today. This is actually a good thing, as it gives you a chance of seeing something before the sun lays claim to all of your bodily fluids and energy. … Continue reading →

Q: What do you call the searing, blisteringly hot days in Egypt? A: Winter. We arrived in Aswan today at the end of our Nile cruise, a pleasantly bustling city that seems to be free of the hassle and harassment … Continue reading →

Picture the scene: sitting on the banks of the Nile, puffing on the sheesha pipe after another delicious meal on board our dahabeah, and slowly winding down after a hard day of eating delicious food, lounging on cushions, napping in … Continue reading →