Archive for September, 2009

Unexpected Market

Unexpected Market

Esna Dam, The Nile River, Southern Egypt “To Market, To Market“ Touring Egypt 27: The sudden commotion surprised everyone in my party (though the shoppers among us did recover quickly). After a long, hot day, the evening was beginning to cool and tea time was in full swing on the sun deck at the very […]


Feed Me!

Feed Me!

The Red Sea, Tiran, Egypt Click here to share this image. Touring Egypt 26: Everybody has seen an anemone. They are in oceans at all latitudes and aquariums everywhere. They are also everywhere in the Red Sea. Often, they are home to anemonefishes (Disney’s “Nemo”). They come in all shapes and colors, and often remind […]


At the Center

At the Center

Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt “The Hall“ Touring Egypt 25: Here we are at Karnak Temple, just outside of the modern town of Luxor. Several generations of pharaohs built onto this temple as the center of the ancient Egyptian religion (and therefore government). Karnak is probably the most significant temple complex in Egypt. One can get […]


Hello?

Hello?

The Red Sea, Tiran, Egypt Click here to share this image. Sorry, folks. A couple of days lost to computer and network issues. Microsoft’s signature Windows Vista and wireless networking; need I say more? Moving right along, continuing our Egypt survey …. Touring Egypt 24: Let’s make this Friday low drama (for a change). Here’s […]


All About Time

All About Time

Saqqara, near Giza, Egypt “Old and Young”Click here to share this image.Touring Egypt 23: Which of the two pyramids in the above photo is the oldest? (Ok, it is a dumb question. Rhetorical. You don’t need to answer. Is there any reader who won’t guess the one in the background, which is obviously in better […]