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Many people are reminded of the Pyramids
in Egypt - yet, there are many monuments and cities to visit,
like this Avenue of the Sphinxes in Karnak in Luxor.
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Camel riding is popular among most tourists,
however...
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we enjoyed an early morning of horseback
riding in the farmland along the Nile.
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Most of the structures were huge as can be
remembered by taking a photo alongside of them as contrast to
human heights.
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Horus: a falcon-headed God. The eye of Horus
symbolizes healing and protection. |
The ancient civilization of pharaohs flourished
by the banks of the Nile. We cruised on a river boat down the
Nile and stopped at 10-12 temples providing cultural enrichment
and surprise. |
The walls are carved with stories and symbols.
For example, the Lotus Flower - creation and rebirth; at night
the flower closes and sinks underwater and at dawn rises and
opens again.
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Egypt is one of the most unique cultural experiences
of a lifetime. |
There are many types of watercraft going down
the Nile - many using purely the wind and a sail. |
