Egypt is a fascinating Country – When we visited in October of 2011, I felt I could not get enough of the history, the sites, the Antiquities and the culture. Would I visit Egypt again – if given the opportunity, I would most probably say yes!! And that is what we have done. Another visit in March of 2014. These include details from both trips.
Aswan
- 2014-03-19 – Esna – Kom Ombo – Aswan
- 2014-03-20 – Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, Philae Temple, High Tea
- Aswan – Egypt
- Hamish on a Felucca on the Nile
- Hamish on a Felucca on the Nile
- Life on the Nile River – Rowing a boat
- Sales Tactics in Aswan – Egypt
- Tombs of the Nobles – Aswan Egypt
- Unfinished Obelisk
Cairo
- 2014-03-13 – Cairo
- 2014-03-15 – Cairo
- 2014-03-22 – Old Cairo – Cairo – Sound and Light Show
- 2014-03-23 – Cairo
- 2014-03-24 – Cairo – Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo and Fly to Sharm El-Sheik
- Cairo Fruit Store
- Cairo Railway Station
- Cairo Traffic
- Church near the 6th October Bridge in Cairo
- Early Morning in Cairo
- Egyptian Food
- Fishing in the Canals
- Fruit and Veg for Sale
- Hitching a Ride in Cairo
- Horse and Carts are still the way to get around Cairo
- McDonalds in Cairo
- Schools out in Cairo
- Sporting Ground in Cairo Early Morning
- Street Traffic in Cairo
- Subsistence Farming in Cairo
- View of the Marriott Hotel, Cairo
- Weather in Cairo – Egypt
- Welcome to Cairo
- Why are there so many cars in Cairo??
Dahshur
- 2014-03-16 – Dahshur – Saqqara
- Bent Pyramid – Dahshur
- Our First Pyramid of the Trip – The Bent Pyramid
- Red Pyramid – Dahshur
Luxor
- Deir el-Medina
- Luxor – Hot Air Ballooning
- Luxor looking at the Western Thebes early in the morning
- Luxor Temple at Sunrise
- Luxor Temple – Obelisk
- Luxor Temple – Pylon and Obelisk
- Medinet Habu – GPS Map
- Medinet Habu – Ceiling
- Medinet Habu – Migdol
- Medinet Habu – Pylon
- Medinet Habu – Statue of Sekhmet
- Nile River at Luxor early in the Morning
- Ramesses II – King of Egypt
- Sphinx’s leading from Luxor Temple
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Temple of Hatshepsut – The Mortuary
- Welcome to Luxor Railway Station
Memphis
- 2014-03-16 – Dahshur – Saqqara
- Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis
- Ramesses II – King of Egypt
- Ramses II at Memphis
- Ramses II in Memphis
Mt Sinai
- 2014-03-26 – Mt Sinai – St Katherines to Eilat
- Climbing Mt Sinai – just a few steps!!
- Descending from the Summit of Mt Sinai
- Hamish climbs Mt Sinai
- Ninja Turtle – St Katherine – Sinai Peninsula
- Not a blade of Grass – St Katherine – Sinai Peninsula
- St Katherine Monastery – Egypt
- St Katherine – Accommodation – Mt Sinai
- The Climb up Mt Sinai – Hamish makes the climb
- View from the Summit of Mt Sinai at Sunrise
- What you need to take when climbing Mt Sinai
Nile River
- 2014-03-19 – Esna – Kom Ombo – Aswan
- 2014-03-23 – Cairo
- Hamish enjoys an Egyptian Party on the Nile
- Hamish on a Felucca on the Nile
- Life on the Nile River – Felucca
- Life on the Nile River – Boats
- Life on the Nile River – Cruise Ships
- Life on the Nile River – Fishing
- Life on the Nile River – Grass
- Life on the Nile River – Net Fishing
- Life on the Nile River – Rowing a boat
- Life on the Nile River – Sunset
- Life on the Nile River – Swimming
- Life on the Nile River – Unfinished Buildings
- Life on the Nile River – Waving to the Cruise Ship
- Luxor looking at the Western Thebes early in the morning
- Nile River at Luxor early in the Morning
- Tombs of the Nobles – Aswan Egypt
Sharm El-Sheik
Sinai Peninsula
- Marah Springs – Sinai Peninsula
- Ninja Turtle – St Katherine – Sinai Peninsula
- Not a blade of Grass – St Katherine – Sinai Peninsula
- Sinai Peninsula – Where not to take photos
- Suez Canal – Boats in the middle of the Sand
- Wilderness – Sinai Peninsula
Cave Church
Coptic Cairo
Edfu Temple
- 2014-03-19 – Esna – Kom Ombo – Aswan
- Edfu Temple – Part 2
- Edfu Temple – Part 3
- Edfu Temple – Part 1
- Egyptian Mythology – Horus
Egyptian Museum
Temple of Hatshepsut
High Dam
Karnak Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
- 2014-03-19 – Esna – Kom Ombo – Aswan
- Egyptian Crocodile God – Sobek
- Egyptian Mythology – Horus
- Kom Ombo Temple
Luxor Temple
- Luxor Temple at Sunrise
- Luxor Temple – Obelisk
- Luxor Temple – Pylon and Obelisk
- Luxor Temple – Ramses II Statue
- Sphinx’s leading from Luxor Temple
Marriott Hotel
- Big Chair – Hamish at the Marriott Hotel
- Egypt Leg of the Tour starts at the Marriott Hotel
- Hallway to get to Breakfast – Marriott Hotel
- Hamish at the Marriott in Cairo feeling very brave
- Hamish waiting for Lunch at the Marriott Hotel – Cairo
- Hamish – Coffee every morning
- Marriott Hotel – Ball Room
- Marriott Hotel – Bread Making
- Marriott Hotel – French Furniture
- Marriott Hotel – Hamish at the Bakery
- Marriott Hotel – Lighting
- Marriott Hotel – Market
- Marriott Hotel – Staircases
- Marriott Hotel in Cairo
- Marriott Hotel – History to High Tea!!
- Marriott Hotel – Hotel Rooms
- Marriott Hotel – Lead Light Windows
- Marriott Hotel – Staircase to the Lobby
- Outdoor Pots at the Marriott
- Swimming Pool at the Marriott
- View of the Marriott Hotel, Cairo
Medinet Habu
- Medinet Habu – GPS Map
- Medinet Habu – Ceiling
- Medinet Habu – Migdol
- Medinet Habu – Pylon
- Medinet Habu – Statue of Sekhmet
Muhammad Ali Mosque
- 2014-03-23 – Cairo
- Muhammad Ali Mosque – Courtyard
- Muhammad Ali Mosque – Domes
- Muhammad Ali Mosque – Part of the Citadel of Salah al-Din
- Muhammad Ali Mosque – Tomb
- Muhammed Ali Mosque – Correct Clothing Etiquette
- Muhammed Ali Mosque – Minarets at the Mosque
- Muhammed Ali Mosque – the Niche facing Mecca
- Muhammed Ali Mosque – View of Cairo from the Mosque
Philae Temple
- 2014-03-20 – Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, Philae Temple, High Tea
- Egyptian Goddess – Hathor
- Egyptian Goddess – Isis
- Egyptian Mythology – Horus
- Philae Temple
- Philae Temple – Part 1- Overview
- Philae Temple – Part 2 – Introduction
- Philae Temple – Part 3 – History
- Philae Temple – Part 4 – What to See
- Philae Temple – Part 5 – What to See
- Philae Temple – Part 6 – Our Experience
Pyramids of Giza
- 2014-03-24 – Cairo – Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo and Fly to Sharm El-Sheik
- First Glimpse of the Pyramids
- Pyramids of Giza
- Pyramids this close to the City
Unfinished Obelisk