Aswan - Egypt
Wooden dolls of Nubian market traders. [Aswan - Egypt]

Corridor of our river boat. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]
Corridor of our river boat. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]

Grand chandelier in the lobby of our boat. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]
Grand chandelier in the lobby of our boat. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]

Modern rendition of a Whirling Dervish dance - After dinner entertainment on our riverboat. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]
Modern rendition of a Whirling Dervish dance - After dinner entertainment on our riverboat. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
During the Egypt's British colonial period, the Old Cataract was a favorite destination of the elite. [Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Its grand opening was attended by Khedive Abbas Helmy, the soverign of Egypt, Winston Churchill and a host of Dukes, Lords and other dignitaries. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

On board entertainment - This guy whirled non-stop for 20 minutes or so, making amazing patterns with his dress. [Nile River
On board entertainment - This guy whirled non-stop for 20 minutes or so, making amazing patterns with his dress. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]

Terace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Terrace of Old Cataract Hotel where travellers meet for a quenching ale and to watch the sun set over the Nile. [Terrace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Terrace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan
Agatha's Christie's "Death on the Nile" in 1978 revived interest in the Old Cataract Hotel. [Terrace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
We tried a spread of food there, some better than others. We pondered on the wine, given the heat. Inspite of buying the best drop, the verdict was that beer was a better option. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
What else but a Pyramid-shaped dessert! [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Getting stuck into our desserts. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
The 1902 Restaurant was opened to celebrate the opening of the first Aswan Dam. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

[The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]
Happy diners [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]