Petra, Jordan
Drive from Feynan Ecolodge to Shobak Castle Leaving Feynan Ecolodge via the main road, which did not look at all like a main road in all its dusty, pot-holed glory, Continue Reading →
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Feynan Ecolodge, Jordan
The anticipation of our road trip in Jordan (tinged with a hint of trepidation) meant little sleep before setting off from our B&B in Amman – thoughts of the big Continue Reading →
Amman Day Trip – Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, Jerash
North of Jordan’s capital, Amman, lie some very important historical sites, so we arranged for the driver who had collected us from the airport to take us on a day Continue Reading →
Amman, Jordan
Due to some negative comments written on TA about arrival in Jordan, we had been prepared for a tricky immigration process, but we found the officials at immigration and customs Continue Reading →
InterContinental Cairo Citystars
After our four hour wait at Aswan airport (see previous post) it was such a relief to be delivered safely to the sparkling oasis of the InterContinental Cairo Citystars late Continue Reading →
Abu Simbel, Egypt
We discovered that EgyptAir easily and often change or cancel their flights, sometimes with little notice. Our flights from Aswan to Abu Simbel return, planned well in advance, were such Continue Reading →
Nile Cruise (Part 2) – Philae Temple & Nubian Village
A new day in Egypt and more lovely people to meet. We met our driver, Ramy, this morning, who will be taking care of us tomorrow in our transfer to Continue Reading →
Nile Cruise (Part 1) – Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Temple of Horus at Edfu An early start this morning was necessary as we had a site to see before sailing on later in the morning. The Temple of Horus Continue Reading →
Luxor (Part 4) – Karnak Temple & Luxor Museum
Karnak and Luxor Temples lie at either end of Luxor and were once joined by the Avenue of the Sphinxes. In typically grand ancient Egyptian urban design, this 3km road Continue Reading →
Luxor (Part 3) – Abydos & Dendera
Yesterday’s mammoth day of sightseeing was nearly matched with another very full day close on its heels. The magnitude of this day, however, was not in the number of ancient Continue Reading →