Our great guides

These two taught us so much about Egypt. Dr. Richard Lobban, an archeologist, and Mohamed Anwar, an Egyptologist. They showed us many things the average tourist does not see. Richard gave some very interesting lectures. Richard evacuated with us but we had to say goodbye to Mohamed and our wonderful tour guide, Osama Gamel. We wish them all the best and hope they get the kind of leadership they deserve.

Another Obelisk

This obelisk was given to King Louis Phillip in 1829. The Egyptians got a clock in return that didn't work. The Obelisk is in the Place Concorde. It was originally for Menses XIII but Ramses II (the great chiseler) scratched Menses name out and had his chiseled in.

Aswan

We stayed on Elephantine Isle in Aswan and took small boats like in the foreground to get back and forth from the city. The large sandy hill is the west bank of the Nile where the tombs of the nobles are located.

Temple at Kom Ombo

Beautifully preserved temple on the banks of the Nile in honor of Sobek and Horus.

Tombs of the nobles

Amazingly well preserved tomb for a noble in Aswan. Thevleft top has a rare depiction of an elephant.

Ancient quarry

And a gigantic Obelisk for Hatshepsut that was left unfinished due to a crack that developed.

Crocodile

On the way back from Philae we came upon this large crocodile. It almost seemed like a statue until it slowly eased itself back into the water.