We packed our bags as this was our last breakfast on the ship before flying back to Cairo. The heat was intense even this early morning, but the light is extraordinary despite the dry dusty air. Most of Aswan city is on the west bank of the old Aswan dam, offering an interesting view of […]

The ship had sailed to the end point, Aswan, population 1.6 Million. Further sailing has not been possible since the construction of the old British (lower) dam, followed later by the High dam 5km up-river. Aswan developed as a trading post for oils gold ivory, and as the main Nubian city. Nubians, who are black’ didn’t mix […]