The Sun setting on the River Nile
One of the most fascinating places I have visited is Egypt ; The Nile is called the Giver of Life and the Country is split into the north and the south by the river Nile. There are numerous cruise ships (mostly European run like the Movenpick brand name) which ply the Nile and the best time to visit is in Winter. The weather is cool (something like 17 - 20 deg C in the daytime) and the ancient structures are simply stunning. I would visit this place again in no time !
There is a great opportunity for me this year 2017 as we have some business in the Middle East and since Egypt is in the vicinity, I might just go back for one more unforgettable visit. The must visit places are :
The God Ra with Ramses II
a) Luxor - so many temples are located there.
b) Alexandria
c) Cario - the National Museum housing the Rosetta Stone is there
d) Abu Simbel
e) Aswan - Dam
f) Hapshetshut - the one and only time Egypt was ruled by a Queen
g) Valley of the Kings
May at Luxor
The last 6 years since the start of the "Arab Spring" has led to some instability and insecurity in the region, however, I believe that tourism is an important aspect of many a country's GDP so there should be ample avenues to pay this magnificent country a visit ; just to see the once in a lifetime pyramids and amazingly built temples.
A relief on the side of a column
Consort serving the god with some earthly food
Ramses II and one of his wives
Greek influence can be seen on the column
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