Valley of the Kings, Egypt
June 14, 2008 1:08 pm places to visitI’ve just got back from a holiday in Egypt, where I saw some of the places I’ve always wanted to visit but just got to read about them in books instead. One of those places was the Valley of the Kings. In reality it was very, very hot (40-45 degrees), the sun was so bright it made your eyes water if you didn’t wear sunglasses, and you were hassled for money by the “guards”. However, it didn’t disappoint as I gazed in wonder at paintings carved into the walls that were thousands of years old. I could only guess at their meaning, but their effect on visitors is awe-inspiring.
Other visits included temples for the living. Queen Hapshetsut’s Temple (which aligns directly with her tomb at the other side of the mountain), Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. I even managed a short trip by boat down the Nile.
The Red Sea is amazing in a different way. It’s like swimming in a fish tank full of tropical fish, but the tank never comes to an end.
I want to return to Egypt and fulfil my other dream of seeing the pyramids and the artefacts taken from Tuthankamun’s tomb at the Egyptian Museum. Watch this space.
To read more and see my pictures visit my Egypt page
Thei :
Date: July 4, 2008 @ 9:34 pm
It sounds interesting! I am sure you had a lot of fun!
Molly :
Date: July 14, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
What an interesting website! Thanks so much - the Mische technique looks fascinating - do I have the patience to try it?!!!
Susan S. Cheung :
Date: July 31, 2008 @ 8:47 pm
Diane,
Thanks for sharing your Egypt photos. I liked the way you laid them out to tell a story so it was almost like I was there with you and could see the amazing feats of architecture and feel the heat. Good photos.