Today I melted. I didn't know I could get so warm. It is really hot here, and if anyone says dry heat, it is still hot. Tomorrow we will be about 600 miles north of the equator. Hotter. Oh well.
We went to the Temple of Isis this morning. It was one that they had to move because of the Aswan Dam. Then we went to smell essences. These are the bases for perfumes. Pretty interesting, and good smelling. The granite quarry was really hot, but it is from there that much of the granite on the temples was quarried, then sent on cedar barges down the river.
After lunch we went on a boat down the Nile to Kitcheners Island where there is an incredible botanical garden. Our guide was wonderful and knew so much about plants and birds. We took a lot of pictures, but downloading them at an internet cafe is not possible. Be patient.
We then visited a Nubian village. The Nubian people all had to be relocated when the dam was built. Our guide is Nubian and he thought life was better since the dam, but his children disagree. Life is like that.
Last night we had a galibea party. We will show you what that is when we return. Mrs. Calderwood looked beautiful in hers, and danced well also.
We are having a wonderful time, healthy and hot, and thoroughly enjoying ourselves. More will be added when we next get near an internet.
