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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and more

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Our Trip Song: Africa by Toto

Yesterday was a HUGELY packed day in Luxor. We went to the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut’s temple, Medinat Habu and an alabaster shop (where Jim got ripped off). I also found the most amazing shop ever, the Fair Trade Egypt shop – there is one in Luxor and Cairo. I bought some beautiful things, and they don’t hassle you there, it’s cheap, and the money goes to local artisans (and also where we found how much we SHOULD have paid for alabaster). [read on]

Luxor: Karnak and Luxor Temples

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

So, I’m currently sitting in a cigarette-smoke filled internet cafe in Luxor, typing on the world’s grodiest keyboard. It’s seriously So, so nasty and hard to type.

This morning we went to the train station at 5:30am to catch the 3-hour train to Luxor. Man, I love trains. They are so relaxing. You can get up and walk around or just sit and stare at the scenery. A much better option than like the day before when we were in a cramped minivan all day.

It was interesting because during the entire ride north to Luxor, the scenery was green fields and lots of different crops with people working in the fields with their donkeys. A stark contrast to the straight-up desert we saw on the way to Abu Simbel. As they say, the Nile gives life!! [read on]

Aswan & Abu Simbel

Friday, September 28th, 2007
abu simbel panorama Awesome panorama of Abu Simbel Abu Simbel KO Me at Abu Simbel While walking around and getting harrassed in Aswan, Jim ... [Continue reading this entry]

Holy crap, we’re in Egypt

Thursday, September 27th, 2007
While walking to the internet cafe here in Aswan, there was a chicken flopping around on the ground because a lady apparently had just cut it's throat. And there was a puddle of blood. Nice. It is surreal to ... [Continue reading this entry]

Two Days til Egypt

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007
Like always.. it doesn't seem like it's actually happening. It doesn't seem real that in 72 hours, I'll be in Egypt. Holy crap. We went to CVS today to get some of the last minute toiletries... hand sanitizer, face wash, travel ... [Continue reading this entry]

Travel Gear

Friday, September 7th, 2007
I think Jim and I have spent more time shopping online for travel clothes and gear than we have reading about Egypt! I especially need some lightweight clothing that isn't revealing or sleeveless. I must have spent hours looking at ... [Continue reading this entry]