Tutankhamun, or Tutankhaten as he was previously known, ruled Egypt from 1332-1323 BC, 10 years, before his death at 19 years of age. Tut, as…
Probably not as well known as Ramesses II, Ramesses III ruled Egypt for 31 years from 1186 to 1155BC. His rule was during a very…
Finally, here we are at the Valley of the Kings. On heck of a scorcher today, high is forecast to be around 106F. Thank God…
One of several female rulers of ancient Egypt, and a Pharaoh! Queen Hatshepsut was the wife of King Thutmose II (1507-1458 BC), the daughter of…
Almost as well known as her husband, King Ramesses II, Queen Nefertari not only has a tomb in the Valley of the Queens, but also…
Still in the Valley of the Queens, we find the tomb of Prince Amen …wait, that’s a boy. This is the Valley of the…
Cut to the chase. Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings are THE most impressive sites in Egypt! One word, amazing! These tombs,…
Yep, had enough of the pyramids so off to Memphis. Sabry said this use to be the capital of Egypt, back in the day, so…
On our way to the next site, our guide Sabry suggested we stop for a quick lunch. He recommended that we stop at Abou Tarek…
Yes, I’m well aware that I’m still late with the posts. Trying to catch up while touring is a bit difficult, but I’ll get there….
OK, I know, I’m late! Well, lots been going on. Today, we visited four cities and explored three pyramids. I know it doesn’t sound like…
Well, there has to be an issue on every trip. Ours was last night when we arrived at 7:20pm in Cairo. Everything went incredibly well…
So, off on another adventure. This time to Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs. Getting out of Denver was easy enough, only one delay when someone…