Egypt

Cairo
The amzing nine Pyramids of Giza. The oldest stone monument in the world- at Saqqara. Stepped in shape. Dahshur and the Red Pyramid- Kafre father's. A look inside to see the intricate construction. The bent pyramid that went slightly wrong in the distance.
Tutenkahmens 11kg mask in the Egyptian Museum.
Overnight bomb in the labrynth that is Khan el Khalili market.
Crosses on Christian Churches in the Coptic area, a strange sight indeed.
Overnight sleeper to Aswan.

Aswan
Felucca ride skippered by our Nubian guide. Friendship then anger when the tip wasnt forth coming.
The impressive Nubian Museum with an interesting piece on the relocation of Abu Simbel.
The six hour return journey to Abu Simbel only a further 80k to the Sudanese border. The twenty metre high Temple built by Ramses the 2nd. With the ten metre high Temple of Hathor next door featruing his wife Nefertari.
Sinead's birthday ruined by my dodgy stomach, yet again!!
Local ferry to the Tombs ofthe Nobles accross the Nile for great views back to the city.
Constant hassle on the riverfront and Souq

Luxor
Bike hire and a trip to the Temple of Hatsheput. A short ride to the incredible Valley of the Kings. Sixty tombs of great Pharoahs and nobles. Impeccable facades and designs.
A visit to the Temple of Karnak the largest Egyptian excavation site.
A dodgy Hotel with shifty hosts. Beers and brekie on the roof made it bearable.
The 17 hour bus mission to Dahab.

Dahab
A backpacker Oasis and a welcome rest from the rest of Egpyt. Breakfast on the beach with the flies and stray cats. World class snorkelling at the Lighthouse reef and unbelievably built up Blue Hole.
A sunset trip to the snow covered Mt Sinai. An easy 2 hour hike to the 2282m high summit for stunning views of the barren landscape. Sadly a cloudy evening ruling out a decent sunset.

Nuweiba
Beach huts on our very own slice of paradise. Our friendly Sudanese host Mohammed who cooked us both brekkie and dinner. The nightmare that is the slow ferry to Jordan. Two hours waiting on the boat then unable to get off once docked !