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July 2009 
Gifts of the River Nile
Posted on Jan 5th, 2009
by 
Meenakshi
Meenakshi
They say that Egypt is the gift of the Nile. Flying down at Luxor, when we saw the small strip of verdant green amidst the vast desert, we could see how it was so.
A few hours later, we were cruising down the River Nile. The next two days were heavenly, as I stayed with elbow bent on the rails, letting the camera film the life on the banks of the River, while my thirsty senses drank it all in.
Surprisingly, it's not very wide between Aswan and Luxor, where we sailed, so I could film and watch both banks by choosing where to cast my gaze.
Island on a glistening River Nile
Feluccas on the R Nile
Gifts of the River Nile in Egypt
Village on the banks of the River Nile in Egypt
Bridge on the River Nile
Shades of blue
Not a sailboat but a sale-boat [borrowed pic from the web.]
These sales people are great at throwing their wares in plastic bags, at a height of 2 storeys. The baseball scouts need to go to Egypt to find a good throwing arm! Precise aim! It's all sales from boats and cruise ships sailing adroitly down the Nile! Quite a scene. At first, it's a little startling to see these little boats emerge in droves, out of nowhere, making a beeline for the ship. But then it's all business as usual!
Sunset on River Nile, from Kom Ombo
Sailing down the Nile, where Egypt reveals not only her ancient glories but also her contemporary life, groves of fruit trees, villages, barefoot children playing football [soccer] or waving, camels haughtily look as we pass by, made me feel that it is not only Egypt that is famously the gift of the Nile; but the Nile also, that is the gift of Egypt.
The yet -undiscovered source of this mighty river is somewhere south of Egypt, and the River makes its way through eight other countries before reaching Egypt. Yet nowhere is the River Nile as notable as in this land.
A few hours later, we were cruising down the River Nile. The next two days were heavenly, as I stayed with elbow bent on the rails, letting the camera film the life on the banks of the River, while my thirsty senses drank it all in.
Surprisingly, it's not very wide between Aswan and Luxor, where we sailed, so I could film and watch both banks by choosing where to cast my gaze.
Island on a glistening River Nile 
Feluccas on the R Nile
Gifts of the River Nile in Egypt 
Village on the banks of the River Nile in Egypt 
Kids by the R. Nile in Egypt
R. NIle scene
Bridge on the River Nile 
Shades of blue Not a sailboat but a sale-boat [borrowed pic from the web.]
These sales people are great at throwing their wares in plastic bags, at a height of 2 storeys. The baseball scouts need to go to Egypt to find a good throwing arm! Precise aim! It's all sales from boats and cruise ships sailing adroitly down the Nile! Quite a scene. At first, it's a little startling to see these little boats emerge in droves, out of nowhere, making a beeline for the ship. But then it's all business as usual!
Sunset on River Nile, from Kom Ombo Sailing down the Nile, where Egypt reveals not only her ancient glories but also her contemporary life, groves of fruit trees, villages, barefoot children playing football [soccer] or waving, camels haughtily look as we pass by, made me feel that it is not only Egypt that is famously the gift of the Nile; but the Nile also, that is the gift of Egypt.
The yet -undiscovered source of this mighty river is somewhere south of Egypt, and the River makes its way through eight other countries before reaching Egypt. Yet nowhere is the River Nile as notable as in this land.
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Thank you Meenakshi…I’m enjoying your pictures and descriptions so much.
Wow, thanks for sharing your experience and images of Egypt, one place I dream of experiencing someday!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing a piece of your journey with us!
Much love, light and laughter,
Starseed
I think it’s making all of us want to travel down the Nile. What a great opportunity for you & your family. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I THINK I had seen a documentary on how explorers had sought to find the source of the Nile. Certainly makes me want to do that; and also see the mouth of it. One thing I didn’t really come across in Upper [southern] Egypt was Cleopatra! She was in Lower Egypt, nearer, Alexandria, I guess.
Thank you for traveling with me, friends.
Reminding us the ancient cultures flourished in that land. Thanks you very much. Ten commandments film brouht out the scenes. I like the describing of your voyage.
It’s great to relive it in the company of friends. Just today, I saw a documentary on how the civilizations of Egypt, Rome and Greece influenced each other.
wow… I love seeing these pictures. You went to a paradise. Thanks so much for sharing the joy.
A friend pointed out that the pics aren’t very clear; and I’m afraid I had to compress them for faster loading; so I do apologize; but the beauty and magic of the place still shines through, it seems. Thanks Kes. You have such a great eye; and beyond that an even greater heart, that possibly adds to the quality of what you see.
Thank you Meenakshi for sharing this wondrous beauty.
Samme