Tag Archives: Siwa Oasis
“Sorry, the mountain closes at 5 today”: Siwa contradictions
Siwa is a magical and otherwordly place, but also one that is full of contradictions. The town seems to be stuck in chronological limbo. While welcoming tourists from all around the world, the culture is heavily tribal, the people still … Continue reading
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A Desert Adventure: Siwa Day 2
The next day, I woke up to a slight chill and a cloudy desert sky. A fox had circled our camp in the night. Zait and Aadil packed up. I ran to the top of one of the dunes for … Continue reading
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Siwa Geology Fun Times!
My nerdy side was very happy on this trip, as the area around Siwa is rich geologically. The portion of the Sahara Desert in which the Great Sand Sea and Siwa are situated was once submerged under ocean. They were … Continue reading
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A Desert Adventure: Siwa Day 1
At 10 PM, we boarded the public bus from Alexandria to Siwa, about 50 km from the Libyan border. It was mostly men packing the 48 seats and the group near us seemed to know each other, as they greeted … Continue reading
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The Last Weekend: Siwa
Tonight we take a bus into the Western Desert to see Siwa Oasis. The Dorling Kindersley Egypt guide describes it as one of the few remaining places on earth where you can truly be alone. It will be my first … Continue reading
