Nubian traders selling their crafts. [Aswan - Egypt]
Nubian traders selling their crafts. [Aswan - Egypt]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Tony, mesmerized by the tall ceilings and Moorish decor of the Old Cataract Hotel. The arches reminded us of our time in Morocco. [Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
The Old Cataract Hotel was never a royal palace or lodge, however, it's had its share of royal and other eminent visitors. [Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - 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]

On the way to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom [Memphis - Egypt]
On the way to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom [Memphis - Egypt]

On two days of the year the sun's rays reach these once gold-covered statues. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]
On two days of the year the sun's rays reach these once gold-covered statues. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

Opening hours at the open-air museum. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]
Opening hours at the open-air museum. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]

Our guide Mohammed buying our entry tickets. [Valley of the Kings - Egypt]
Our guide Mohammed buying our entry tickets. [Valley of the Kings - Egypt]

Our lecture on how alabaster is made. [Alabaster factory - Egypt]
Our lecture on how alabaster is made. [Alabaster factory - Egypt]

Our tambourine man breaks into song. [Aswan - Nile River -Egypt]
Our tambourine man breaks into song. [Aswan - Nile River -Egypt]

Our visit to Cairo began with a stay at the Cairo Marriott.
Our visit to Cairo began with a stay at the Cairo Marriott. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

Perfume bottle making demonstration at Sultan Palace Perfumes. [Aswan - Egypt]
Perfume bottle making demonstration at Sultan Palace Perfumes. [Aswan - Egypt]

Philae Island - Aswan - Egypt
Nilometer - Philae Island [Aswan - Egypt]