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18 06, 2016

Egypt Travelogue: Day 9, Part 2 – Agatha Christie’s Aswan

By |June 18th, 2016|Categories: Travel, Travel Memories, Travelogue|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

This is my travel diary of my trip to Egypt. It contains in detail my memories of what I did and saw. Friday October 30, 2015 Egypt: Day 9, Part 2 – Agatha Christie's Aswan We headed back to our hotel at the far end of town to pickup our bags. Then we drove towards the center of town and boarded the cruise ship. To board you crossed a gangplank and then would go through multiple cruise ship's lobbies. The first one we went through was obviously a more upscale one, and I admired the well done faux Egyptian carvings in their

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17 06, 2016

Prisms of Light, Floating in the Sky

By |June 17th, 2016|Categories: Art, Local, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has amazing exhibits, but it also has a lot of great artwork outside around the City Park area. This is a giant artwork hanging high up to help capture light and create rainbows. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.

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16 06, 2016

Hieroglyphics and Nilometer on Elephantine Island

By |June 16th, 2016|Categories: Attractions & Sights, History, Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

Near the Nilometer on Elephantine Island in Aswan, Egypt, there are massive boulders you can see from the river with hieroglyphics inscribed with the cartouche of Psamtik II. It is really amazing to see these hieroglyphics so clearly from the water. And to withstand the test of time. The entrance to the Nilometer is an unassuming doorway with steps leading to the nile. It is one of the oldest Nilometers in Egypt and was in use until the 19th century. Every other week Travel Thursday brings you travel tips and information on the amazing sights and activities the world has to offer.

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15 06, 2016

Egypt Travelogue: Day 9, Part 1 – Temples at Abu Simbel

By |June 15th, 2016|Categories: Travel, Travel Memories, Travelogue|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

This is my travel diary of my trip to Egypt. It contains in detail my memories of what I did and saw. Friday October 30, 2015 Egypt: Day 9, Part 1 – Temples at Abu Simbel We woke up around 4:30 AM and got ready. We would be checking into the cruise ship so we had packed all of our belongings and left them in the lobby. Right after we set off in the van Maxine realized she forgot her passport in the safe. As it was necessary for the flight we turned around and she ran in and got it. Our

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14 06, 2016

Egypt Travelogue: Day 8, Part 2 – Aswan Felucca Sunset

By |June 14th, 2016|Categories: Travel, Travel Memories, Travelogue|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

This is my travel diary of my trip to Egypt. It contains in detail my memories of what I did and saw. Thursday October 29, 2015 Egypt: Day 8, Part 2 – Aswan Felucca Sunset After returning to the room to shower and change we headed to the lobby to meet the rest of the group. Then we all walked together down the the Nile. It was easier to get on the boat than I expected. Just had to walk down some steps and then helpful hands guided you across a short board onto the boat. Photo by Thomas A

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13 06, 2016

Museum Monday: Emerald Dream

By |June 13th, 2016|Categories: Museums, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Denver Art Museum had an exhibit called Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century which I was lucky enough to see in its last few days. This stunning emerald necklace was one of the highlights. The emerald is huge and almost translucent. Necklace worn by Countess of Granard. Cartier London, special order, 1932. Museum Monday is an every other week series about museum news, objects, and reviews.

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11 06, 2016

Souvenir Saturday: Mini Rootbeer Mug

By |June 11th, 2016|Categories: Souvenirs, Travel|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

One constant of family road trips back to see the relatives were the crumbly greasy burgers and rootbeer from NuWay, a burger chain in Wichita, KS. We'd go at least once every trip, sometimes two or three times. Not by my choice. But because it was a "hometown favorite" of my parents. Every time we went, I'd get sick. So one time I didn't order food, instead I got a miniature rootbeer mug. Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.

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