Salesmen at Hatshepsuts' Temple Friendly People: As I travelled through Egypt I met many people, all friendly and wanting to encourage others to come visit. People here are struggling to make ends meet. They are more than willing to help … [Continue reading] about Egypt – Miscellany
Day 707 – What do we know? What have we learned?
In the tomb ofNefetariValley of the Queens Saturday, December 24, 2022 Christmas Eve Okay, so what do we know? Well, Trump’s tax returns reveal, if nothing else, that he’s a terrible businessman. Also, he doesn’t pay much in taxes, and … [Continue reading] about Day 707 – What do we know? What have we learned?
Day 703 – Insurrection You Say?
Mummified Crocs Tuesday December 20, 2022 Apparently, I haven’t said anything about the political landscape since October 28th. Amazing, I know. Right? Yeah. Well, we have a situation. Not the situation. But a special situation. Congress has … [Continue reading] about Day 703 – Insurrection You Say?
Egypt Field Report – Dec 2 & 3, 2022 Four Sites to the South
South of Luxor is Aswan where the dam was built in the 60s by Nasser. It forever changed the Nile. Now, there is no “inundation” - no flooding. The marshes are gone. So too, I guess, the hippos and baboons. I considered going down to Aswan … [Continue reading] about Egypt Field Report – Dec 2 & 3, 2022 Four Sites to the South
Egypt Field Report – Dec 1, 2022 The Valley of The Queens
Nefertari After seeing the Luxor Temple this morning I took the boat across the Nile and rode to the Valley of the Queens. Just to orient you, let me explain the layout of the western part of Egypt opposite Luxor. First off, Luxor is the modern … [Continue reading] about Egypt Field Report – Dec 1, 2022 The Valley of The Queens