Egypt, Day 4: Abu Simbel

Today started off with a 4am convoy to Abu Simbel. It was the most hapless convoy in history. No clear police escort vehicles (though police in the buses), no headlights, tailgaiting, passing, basically driving like Egyptians. Still other traffic on roads and lots of check points that didn't seem to do anything. But, the temples were definitely worth it. They were huge and full of hieroglyphics and statues.


Then to Aswan High Dam, which I've always heard about, but was quite disappointed when I saw it, not that large or interesting. Then to another temple by boat. This time the boat broke down halfway and we needed a tow. Transport around here doesn't seem that safe or reliable. But, again, the temples were great. Large columns, ornate hieroglyphs and a look that resembled greek.


Last stop was a perfume factory. Given my dislike of perfumes, having all sorts of scents thrown at me was not my idea of fun. Nobody really seemed interested, but we still had to sit through the sales pitch. Fortunately it ended.

Tomorrow, all day and all night on a felucca.

Pics from around Aswan and Abu Simbel are here.