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REFLECTING ON OUR TRIP TO POST-REVOLUTIONARY EGYPT It has been three years since the Arab Spring came to Egypt on January 25, 2011. We watched the events of those days unfold with rapt attentio...

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SCUBA DIVING IN SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT Our Middle East adventure continued with a planned day of scuba diving in the Red Sea near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Sharm el-Sheikh was a sleepy … READ...

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COPTIC CAIRO AND ISLAMIC CAIRO, EGYPT The Coptic (Christian) area of Cairo has been peppered with violence over the last several years as locals continue to play out religious conflicts in … ...

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QUEEN HATSHEPSUT’S TEMPLE AND THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS We awoke early again this morning to head straight to the Queen Hatshepsut Temple before it got too hot. The multi-tiered temple is absol...

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THE TEMPLE SITES OF KARNAK AND LUXOR IN EGYPT The neighboring Karnak and Luxor Temples are filled with unique statues and carvings that convey the glory of ancient Egypt. READ: The Temple Sit...

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EARLY MORNING HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER LUXOR, EGYPT We woke up at about 3:30am and left the boat by 4:00am for our hot air balloon ride in Egypt. We had spent a lot … READ: Early Morning H...

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EDFU TEMPLE AND NILE RIVER CRUISE Edfu Temple is characterized by its amazing reliefs that soar into the sky and its in tact roof, which has kept some colors vibrant. READ: Edfu Temple and Ni...

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EXPERIENCE A SUNSET VISIT TO EGYPT’S KOM OMBO TEMPLE Of all the Egyptian Pharaonic temples, none has a more impressive setting than the Kom Ombo Temple. Located literally on the bank of the N...

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COMPLETELY ALONE AT ABU SIMBEL IN NUBIA, EGYPT Any visit to Abu Simbel would be spectacular. But being alone (or nearly alone) at the site was an experience in itself. READ: Completely Alone ...

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A DAY AT PHILAE TEMPLE AND A NUBIAN EXPERIENCE Intricate, massive carvings made our first temple visit of the trip an impressive stop. READ: A Day at Philae Temple and a Nubian Experience

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THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA AND THE PANORAMIC VIEWS Our first full day in Egypt gave us the chance to have one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever had — standing in front of … READ: The...

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