We said goodbye to the crew on the dahabeya. Their service was incredible and the food delicious. It was a lovely way to see the Nile countryside.
It is about a three hour drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Along the way we stop at the Aswan High Dam. When the dam was constructed under President Nasser Avery large lake was formed. An entire village of Nubian people was covered by the water destroying their way of life along the Nile. They were resettled in the desert. Several of Egypt’s antiquities were also threatened, including Abu Simbel. Under the direction of UNESCO the huge temples were moved to higher ground.
This evening we enjoy the light and sound show at the temples of Abu Simbel.
Views from our hotel had beautiful views of Lake Nasser.
We start early the next morning to explore Abu Simbel without the heat and the hoards of tourists. It is magical. The images inside the temple chronicles a battle Ramses had with Syria. It was quite dramatic and ended in one of the first peace treaties of the time.
Scenes from Nefertari’s Temple.
Tim & Kathy Simonsen 
Thank you so much for continuing to share your adventure. It’s hard to imagine how these huge figures were carved in perfect proportions. The detail of the head pieces is wonderful!
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