Sunday, January 23, 2011

Exploring Egypt

Giza

Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza, at the base of the Pyramid of Khafre,
 is thought to originally have had the features of the pharaoh Khafre.

Cairo

Cairo
Enter the labyrinth of souks that wind through the stone 
alleyways of Old Cairo, haggling for goods as diverse
 as spices, antiques and silk.(Pete seaward/LPI)

Aswan

Aswan
The Nile flows langorously around the islands at Aswan; 
the Aga Khan’s domed mausoleum sits on the hill in the
 background. (Pete seaward/LPI)


Dahab

Luxor


Luxor
The temple of Medinet Habu is at its best as the
 shadows lengthen in the late afternoon.(Pete seaward/LPI)

Sinai Peninsula



Sinai Peninsula
The enclosure of St Catherine’s Monastery.(Pete seaward/LPI)


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