I'm writing right now on a laptop in our cabin while we sail South on the Nile. We have our balcony deck door open and are breathing in the wonderful African air and enjoying another restful day at river.
We visited the Temple of Edfu this morning which was built for the god Horus. Horus is the son of Isis and Osiris. I can tell anyone who cares what the stories are or I will blog later, but now we are on a strict 30 min time limit.
Yesterday we rested and napped and then got dressed up for a dance performance. After dinner we sailed for a while, we even went under a bridge that was so low that I could touch the underside of it while SITTING on the sundeck! We had to duck to make sure we wouldn't get offed by the bridge. We went to bed early, we were tired from doing nothing all day.
Right now we are sailing to Kom Obo or something like that - the crocodile temple! We will visit that for a few hours then have tea, dinner, then a galabaya party. The galabaya is the long tee shirt thing that Egyptians wear. Dane bought two! I have a gold and black one that I bought that's beautiful.
Tomorrow is my Isis day and I cannot wait. It will be amazing. Then we have a Nubian party in the village then Friday we check out and fly to Abu Simbel.
And now a message from Dane....
Howdy folks. This has been an awesome vacation so far. I had always thought that tours sounded kinda cheesey, but this type of a tour - with a bunch of people you at least sorta know, is great. Everything is high class. Everything and everyone is extremely nice. The concept that we are blogging from the Nile is just wild to me. Viva technology I suppose. The river is HUGE! It doesn't feel like a river when you are on it. It is simply too massive. Also, this place is hot. Hot hot HOT! For once Crystal is comfortable, but I am pretty sure I am going to return as one big freckle. In short, this has already far exceeded my expectations. There really is too much to talk about in this short time, but just thinking about the places we have been and how old they are astounds me. Truly amazing.
Dane Out!
A donkey just brayed at us. So we are going to try to upload one picture now, but we aren't promising anything. We love to read the comments and still miss everyone very much.
I'll try to post tomorrow night but probably won't be able to post again till Saturday or Sunday. I can't believe this trip is closer to over. Feels like we just got here. :-(
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Dane & Crystal,
I've been reading and enjoying your posts throughout your trip. Your descriptions of the sights, the sounds, the SMELLS, make it seem like we are there with you. I'm following you on Google Earth, looking at the places you visit. Looking forward to your trip on the Nile. I'm also glad your Dad is doing well, and I know your Mom is strong. Continue to relish the unique environment you're in, drink in the history, culture, and excitement of that wonderful place. (Drink a little alcohol, too!) On one hand, we can't wait for you two to get back to share your experiences, but on the other, we wish you all the time you can possibly spend on this journey. Miss you both. TJ & RBMBA
I had to really think who TeeJay was. That's not how you spell TJ (Hooker)! Anyway, Mark and I second the thought that we miss you guys.
Thanks guys! We really miss you. As seen by the $20 drunken international dialing...Hee hee hee. I have no idea what I said to either of you, I was WASTED! I can't really remember the last time I've had spirits since I discoverd the Hoegaarden and I definitely notice when I drink the vodka now. :-) Thanks for being such good sports about it. Dane says please don't do anything to our house. And I agree - I can't fathom coming home to a dirty house and having to clean it after all this exhausting travel. :-)
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