Cruise back to Luxor
After our visit to Dendera, we cruised back to Luxor. Here are more pictures of life along the river and a few shots on the ship.
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At dock in Qena. Workers along the dock use these prayer rugs during the work day for Salaah.
At dock in Qena. Workers along the dock use these prayer rugs during the work day for Salaah.
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A machine gun on a cruise ship? There have been some incidents along this stretch of the river in years past, so the security forces place this machine gun in a visible place to discourage any repeat performances. We are told that it has been a long time since anything has happened.
A machine gun on a cruise ship? There have been some incidents along this stretch of the river in years past, so the security forces place this machine gun in a visible place to discourage any repeat performances. We are told that it has been a long time since anything has happened.
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Another shot of our machine gun. Not really ready to fire.
Another shot of our machine gun. Not really ready to fire.
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More friendly Egyptians.
More friendly Egyptians.
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Day at the beach. Note the KFC tee shirt.
Day at the beach. Note the KFC tee shirt.
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Hello!
Hello!
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Mrs Moony
Mrs Moony
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Maria and Eva
Maria and Eva
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Egyptian scarecrows
Egyptian scarecrows
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Football on the beach
Football on the beach
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Muslim and Christian
Muslim and Christian
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Aswan by night
Aswan by night
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Towel monkey greets me after dinner. My housekeeper left me a different animal each night.
Towel monkey greets me after dinner. My housekeeper left me a different animal each night.