Saturday, 6/19/10 - Abu Simbel and Feluka ride

WOW! Abu Simbel was one of the most amazing sites I have ever seen in the world - PERIOD. I am hoping all of the kids felt the same. We woke up and took a 30 minute flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel as were able to see the following:


Here is a view of the statues up close. Each statue measures 70+ feet high. We weren't able to take pictures inside but we were sure to take plenty outside:

From Egypt - Day 6 - Abu Simbel and the Feluka Ride

We also visited Ramses II wives temple right next to Abu Simbel temple (dedicated to Ramses II himself). Here is what her temple looked like:

From Egypt - Day 6 - Abu Simbel and the Feluka Ride

Here is a picture we took of the both of the temples together. Whew! What an unbelievable experience:

From Egypt - Day 6 - Abu Simbel and the Feluka Ride

Here is what our Feluka (sail boat) ride looked and sounded like. This is a gentleman from a Nubian Village that drove the boat, provided us some entertainment, and also allowed us to purchase some very nice Nubian gifts.