Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

Welcome to Abu Simbel, one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in Egypt and a testament to the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization. We arrive at the site on the banks of Lake Nasser in southern Egypt, on a spectacular day in October.… Read the rest

Cairo By Night

Cairo By Night

I’m a bit surprised at first when Ahmed arrives to pick Vaishali and I up in a van to explore Cairo.  Then I remember his sister, Dina and her three children, Aya, Adam and Hana are joining us too so the van makes sense. … Read the rest

Pyramids and Plans

The Pyramids of Giza

That first taste.  That first glimpse.  It’s never enough.  It only serves to whet the appetite, as the saying goes.  Likewise my first glimpses of Cairo. Plans are swirling.

Morning on the Nile

This is a business trip and, despite knowing that there will most likely not be time to take in the sights, I plan in spite of myself, hopes soaring. … Read the rest