Replica of King Tut's mask displayed at the Pharaonic Village in Cairo
The Pharaonic Village is a living museum of ancient life in Egypt around the time of the pharaohs
Varied artwork painted on papyrus at Dr. Ragab's Papyrus Museum on the Nile in Cairo
We had dinner at a restaurant frequented only by locals. Total bill was around $1.60 USD.
Sphinx in Memphis, just south of Cairo
The first "step" pyramid build for King Zoser in Saqqara, Egypt just south of Cairo
Entrance to King Zoser's step pyramid in Saqqara, Egypt just south of Cairo
Detail of King Zoser's pyramid in Saqqara
Blaine standing near a camel at Saqqara
Felicia posing with cobras overlooking the pyramid at Saqqara
Felicia and Blaine at the great pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Guards are watching to make sure no one climbs the great pyramids at Giza, Egypt
We actually went inside and into the burial chamber of one of the great pyramids.
The Sphinx in front of the great pyramid of King Khufu in Giza, Egypt
The Sphinx in front of the great pyramids
Blaine poses in profile in front of the Sphinx in Giza, Egypt
The Sphinx in front of the great pyramids in Giza, Egypt
View from the pool of our hotel (Mena House Oberoi) toward the great pyramids
Dinner at the Moghul Room (Indian cuisine) with live musicians playing.
Upstairs after dinner in the Mena House Oberoi Hotel near the pyramids in Giza
Mosque to Mohammed Ali (not the boxer) in the Citadel of Old Cairo
Buffet lunch spread in Cairo, overlooking the Nile
Lunch along the Nile
Floating restaurant along the Nile. Felicia holding bread in the shape of a bird.
We hired a felluca (sailboat) from El Maadi (near Cairo) and sailed along the Nile for an hour.
Imagine living here, next to the Nile.
Blaine enjoys sailing in our felluca along the Nile.
Felicia enjoys sailing in our felluca along the Nile.
We headed back before the sun had completely set over the Nile.
After a flight to Abu Simbel, we boarded the M.S. Kasr Ibrim for our cruise along Lake Nasser.
The M.S. Kasr Ibrim was our home for three days as we cruised up Lake Nasser to Aswan.
Temple of Queen Nefetari (the favored wife of Ramses II) at Abu Simbel.
The temple is unusual in that the statue of Queen Nefetari is as tall as those of Ramses II.
The Great Temple of Ramses at Abu Simbel has four colossal 20 meter statues of the pharaoh.
Next to the legs of Ramses II you can see Nefetari, queen mother Mut-Tuy, two sons and six daughters.
Felicia posing with one of the smaller statues at the Great Temple in Abu Simbel.
Ramses II Temple at Abu Simbel
Queen Nefetari's temple at Abu Simbel with Queen Nefetari and Ramses II
Cafe outside the temples of Abu Simbel
Queen Nefetari's temple illuminated at night after the Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel.
Ramses II temple illuminated at night after the Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel.
Felicia enjoys coffee on the boat before heading up to watch the sunrise at Abu Simbel.
Blaine prepares for a time-lapse sunrise at Abu Simbel.
Felicia looking stylish as usual, at Abu Simbel.
We took an interval (time lapse) recording of the sun rising and lighting up Ramses II temple.
Blaine in front of Ramses II temple in Abu Simbel.
Sunrise over Abu Simbel and Lake Nasser.
Morning at Abu Simbel temple, with our cruise boat (M.S. Kasr Ibrim) in the background.
Blaine and Felicia in front of Queen Nefetari's temple in Abu Simbel, shortly after sunrise.
Felicia enjoying her book on the upper deck while cruising Lake Nasser from Abu Simbel to Aswan.
Blaine enjoying the sunshine, breezes and a crossword while cruising Lake Nasser from Abu Simbel to Aswan.
Felicia sunning by the pool on the deck of the M.S. Kasr Ibrim. Lake Nasser in the background.
Colorful hieroglphys at the Temple of Amada.
Felicia holding a live scorpion near Amada Temple.
Our donkey-powered transportation from one temple to the next while at Amada.
Blaine holding baby crocodiles near Temple of Amada.
A sunset over Lake Nasser, from the boat (M.S. Kasr Ibrim).
Dining room of the M.S. Kasr Ibrim.
Our dinner staff on the M.S. Kasr Ibrim.
Towel sculpture in the hallway outside our cabin. It's a crocodile chasing a swan.
Sculpted sheets in our cabin the M.S. Kasr Ibrim. The one on the right is a swan.
Camels in front of the temple of Wadi el Seboua.
Sphinx with the crown of upper and lower Egypt at Wadi el Seboua.
Sphinx in front of the temple of Wadi el Seboua.
Camel riding near Wadi el Seboua.
Felicia attempts a graceful dismount of her camel at Wadi el Seboua.
Blaine and Felicia in front of Dakka Temple, along Lake Nasser.
Blaine explores Dakka Temple, along Lake Nasser.
Felicia explores Dakka Temple, along Lake Nasser.
Goddess Sekhmet, daughter of the sun-god, Ra, and wife of Ptah. Shown with the head of a lioness and the body of a woman.
God Amun-re at Dakka Temple
Goddess Hathor, goddess of love, music, singing and dance. Shown with cow horns and a sundisk.
Hieroglyphs in Dakka Temple.
An image of a bird carved into a squash, aboard M.S. Kasr Ibrim.
Volcano made of bread, aboard the M.S. Kasr Ibrim.
We never found out the names of the two sisters at the neighboring table, but we nicknamed them the "Hilton Sisters"
This fellow greeted us one evening when we returned to our cabin. What's he doing in our bed?
Early morning at Kalabsha temple, along Lake Nasser.
Kiosk of Kertassi, near the Kalabsha temple.
Close up of the columns showing the goddess Hathor.
Close up of a column showing the lotus flower motif at Kiosk of Kertassi.
Colorful carving of God Horus with the crown of upper and lower Egypt at Beit El Wali.
Ramses II bringing an offering to the gods at Beit El Wali.
Ramses II bringing an offering to Horus at Beit El Wali.
On the roof of Kalabsha temple, Lake Nasser in the background.
Going down the stairs from the roof of Kalabsha temple.
Felicia's hair blowing as we board Egypt Air to Luxor from Aswan.
Riding a caleche (horse drawn carriage) to lunch in Luxor, Egypt.
Lunch in Luxor, Egypt.
Riding a caleche (horse drawn carriage) from lunch in Luxor, Egypt.
The pool and our room at the Luxor Sheraton overlooked the Nile River.
Statue of Ramses II in front of the Luxor Museum.
Enjoying dinner at the Luxor Sheraton.
Several flamingoes and other birds were in the pond next to our table at dinner.
Felicia feeds the pelicans after dinner at the Luxor Sheraton.
Archway near the entrance to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Queen Hatshepsut Temple, she became one of the first recorded female rulers when she adopted the title of Pharaoh.
Goddess Hathor on a column near the temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Colorful hieroglyphs in Queen Hatshepsut's Temple.
Pharaoh bringing offerings to the god Horus.
Tuthmosis III painted over the cartouche of Queen Hatshepsut so there would be no record of her being pharaoh.
Close up of one of the statues of Queen Hatshepsut (depicted as a male pharaoh).
Felicia replicates the pose of Queen Hatshepsut.
The original statues of Queen Hatshepsut were destroyed by her successor Tuthmosis III. These took 20 years to restore.
Tram to the entrance of the Valley of the Kings and Queens.
The Colossi of Memnon are two 60 ft high stone statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III, in the Valley of the Kings.
One of two statues of Amenhotep III known as the Colossi of Memnon, in Valley of the Kings.
Near the entrance to Karnak Temple, standing in the shade of a sycamore tree.
Sphinxes at the entrance to Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Sphinx at the entrance to Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Blaine entering Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Columns and palms in the first courtyard at Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Alabaster sphinx at Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Statues at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Obelisks at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Scarab statue at Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Close-up of Scarab statue at Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Statues of King Tutankhamun and his wife at Luxor Temple.
Blaine, outside Luxor Temple.
The avenue of the sphinxes used to extend 2 km between Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
Blaine on the local ferry across the Nile around sunset.
Felicia on the local ferry across the Nile around sunset.
We took a local ferry across the Nile to the west bank.
After crossing the Nile by ferry, we ate dinner at the African Bar restaurant.
Illuminated sphinx statues at the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Illuminated sphinx statue at the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Blaine and Felicia near the Sheraton Luxor Pool.
Sheraton Luxor Pool overlooking the Nile.
Awaiting our flight from Luxor back to Cairo.
El-Manyal Palace in Cairo, with a model of the palace inside.
Al-Manyal Palace in Cairo, Egypt.
Felicia in the gardens of Al-Manyal Palace, Cairo.
Blaine and Felicia in the gardens of Al-Manyal Palace, Cairo.
Blaine standing near some lion statues at Al-Manyal Palace, Cairo.
Felicia in an archway at Al-Manyal Palace, Cairo.
Seal at the Giza Zoo, Cairo.
Hippo at the Giza Zoo, Cairo.
Birds at the Giza Zoo, Cairo.
Leopard at the Giza Zoo, Cairo.
Tiger at the Giza Zoo, Cairo.
Grand Hyatt top floor lounge overlooking Cairo to the East.
Our last day in Egypt, staying at the Sheraton, Heliopolis. Celebrating our anniversary early.
