2004 09 – Egypt – Day 8

River boat on the Nile – Early morning on the Nile. We went through a lock last night and we’re still on the move this morning. The other boats pass us all day, nearly all the other riverboats are larger than the Doma.

Today we will see many factories built along the Nile.

People are out before sunrise to get an early start on fishing.

Another clear and calm morning. Perfect conditions for our cruise along the Nile this morning.

There doesn’t appear to be much for pollution control in many of the factories.

Our first stop today is Edfu. Many other boats are at shore with the passengers viewing the temples.

Once docked it was only a short 15 minute walk over to the temples of Edfu.

Plenty of merchandise to purchase along the way.

Entrance fee of 20 pounds was included and we had one hour to view the temple on our own.

No tour guide today, we are free to go where we like.

A van took us back to the boat, we're on our way heading up the Nile before 11:00a.m.

Some views along the Nile.

Some views along the Nile.

Some views along the Nile.

Some views along the Nile.

The local people are always quick to give us a wave and a smile.

Views along the Nile -– Many feluccas throughout the Nile.

Coming into shore slowly for our next stop. At 5:30 p.m. we arrived at Kom Ombo and docked along some other boats. We then made our way through these boats in order to get to shore where we entered the temples of Kom Ombo.

The details at Kom Ombo seem to be preserved better than many of the other temples.

Some of the detail

West side of the temple.

Buildings in the background were built well after Kom Ombo; a vast contrast in construction.

Unbelievable detail in the carvings

We visit the area until sunset before boarding the Doma. Dinner is served by 7:00 p.m. and most of us go to bed shortly after, we have an early start tomorrow.