Tag Archives: Daily Postcard
RAIN (finally!)
I felt like I was back in Pittsburgh for just a little while today: it rained for the first time that I’ve been awake to witness it! Not just a little sprinkling, oh no, this was rain and thunder and … Continue reading
Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu
In the morning, we docked at Kom Ombo. The temple there is the only double temple in Egypt, dedicated both to the falcon god and the crocodile god. This meant that there was a sacred crocodile and a sacred falcon … Continue reading
Pieces of History, part 1: Pompey’s Pillar
(Perhaps if we know each other personally, you’ll know that I am a bit of a wonk. I have a very very dweebish side that rears its dorky head especially in situations like the one I am about to describe. … Continue reading
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the Citadel and the Seafood
Yesterday, we went to the Alexandria Citadel, an ancient and very beautiful fortress. It is believed to be constructed on the site of the old lighthouse, using pieces from it. The architecture is remarkable, all white and golden-colored limestone, with … Continue reading
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Rosetta
Saturday, we traveled to Rosetta (Rasheed) where the Rosetta stone was discovered. As a linguaphile, being there was pretty cool, even though very little of the visit actually had to do with the stone itself. We went with about 30 … Continue reading →
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