We came back to Cairo yesterday, walked through the old Islamic section of Cairo and headed off this morning to see the oldest pyramid, a step pyramid.

We explored both the west and east banks of the Nile. West is site of tombs since associated with death/sunset. East has Temples for coronations and activities of life since it’s sunrise and life side.

We left Cairo on an EARLY flight (to airport at 4am) to Aswan, where we saw Philae Temple. Then boarded boat in afternoon for cruise North to Luxor.

While cruising there is sometimes a need for diversion. Belle took this opportunity to practice on her new Rababa. The video below is an early attempt.

Just adjacent to our hotel, we visited the Great Pyramid and its 8 smaller cousins, plus the Sphinx.

The new Egyptian Museum is not yet open, and though it is reputed to be fantastic the current Egyptian Museum also has many relics from the age of the Pharaohs.

After arriving Cairo at 1am Monday (!!) and sleeping till noon, we had a relaxed day followed by a tour of Coptic Cairo Tuesday. Just 15% or so in Egypt are Christian. Our official tour starts today, Wednesday, with a… Continue Reading…

Photos to be added as we progress