This morning we found ourselves in Edfu. After a quick breakfast, we were allocated a horse buggy and driver, to take us a kilometre to the Temple of Horus through the dusty old streets. This beautiful and remarkably well-preserved temple is an important Ptolemaic site where the Greek rulers portray themselves as Egyptians on the […]

Peigi and Jason took the option of an early balloon flight. I felt too unwell to also go, a pity as it was a reasonable price and provided a different view as can be seen in her photos of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut (center top), the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III, and […]

A great choice for breakfast was held on the edge of the pool garden area. Several balloons were rising slowly from the west bank in the morning haze, a lovely sight. Unlike other ancient cultures, women had stature in ancient Egypt. Wives were often portrayed in reliefs with their husbands including in the royal court. […]

I was not looking forward to this day as were up at 3.30am, were given a breakfast pack, and bussed to the airport for the flight south to Luxor. The security at the airport was intense – all bags scanned, shoes and belts off, pat-down, then through passport control (even though we are not leaving […]