Aswan – modern capital of Upper Egypt Aswan is Egypt’s Southern-most city and was once the Egyptian Empire’s frontier town; today it’s a bustling market and tourist town of some 300,000 souls. Most of the Nile River cruise boats start or end here in Aswan, and due to […]
A library for the new millenium, a desert garden and a couple of Aussie beach bums We took it easy for our second day in Alexandria – a bit of sightseeing and a whole lot of relaxing on the beach. We were lucky enough to awaken to a […]
Alexandria – capital of Lower Egypt We drove all the way down* to to Alexandia today to see what’s become of the learned, cosmopolitan city of yore. The city was once a beacon of enlightenment in the ancient world, with its famous library and lighthouse. As we discovered […]
Ancient Egypt’s most iconic monuments! We went to see the Great Pyramids of Giza today! These majestic, timeless structures would have to be one of the world’s most instantly recognisable monuments; it was amazing actually being there today and being able to touch these 4,500 year old tombs. […]
Visiting some of the oldest religious sites in Cairo After yesterday’s lesson in ancient Egyptian history we took a 3,000 year leap forward in time today and went out seeking some of Cairo’s oldest religious sites. Situated where it is, at the crossroads of many of the world’s […]
Wandering Soles 