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World Trip 2009: Day 21 – Aswan to Kom Ombo, Egypt

Thursday 11 June 2009 Highlights: Felucca sailing, swimming in the Nile, sleeping under the stars on the Nile Today was our day and night on the felucca sailing down the Nile. We spent most of the day sitting on the … Continue reading

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World Trip 2009: Day 20 – Aswan and Abu Simbel, Egypt

Wednesday 10 June 2009 Highlights: Visiting Abu Simbel, Night Market shopping Today started with a 3 AM WAKE UP CALL. We had all agreed to go on the option tour to Abu Simbel, and this was done by linking up … Continue reading

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World Trip 2009: Day 19 – Aswan, Egypt

Tuesday 9 June 2009 Highlights: Local markets, Felucca ride down the Nile, small village visit. Well the air conditioning on the train stopped during the night making it much hotter than desired but I survived in my single cabin.   It … Continue reading

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World Trip 2009: Day 18 – Cairo to Aswan, Egypt

Monday 8 June 2009 Highlights: Giza Pyramids, Visiting Papyrus and Perfume Outlets, Overnight Train We started with a 7 am wake up call, 7.30 am breakfast, a welcome to Amy and off we headed at 8 am to the Giza … Continue reading

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