Category Archives: Egyptology

A daughter of King Thutmose I, Hatshepsut became queen of Egypt when she married her half-brother, Thutmose II, around the age of 12. Upon his death, she began acting as regent for her stepson, the infant Thutmose III, but later … Continue reading →

We travelled by bus to the Valley of the Kings. A most memorable day. In modern times this valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. In 1979, it became a World Heritage Site, along with the … Continue reading →

What an experience. Sleeping on a tiny bunk bed. A bumpy ride. Airport style food. Breakfast was mostly bread. Dry! We arrived in Luxor safely. Phew!  

We caught a old clunky sleeper train to Luxor. An interesting ride. At least three times, the train bounced big time. Quite nerve wracking. Jenna and I slept in a tiny carriage. Our couches converted into sleeping bunks. Narrow but … Continue reading →

We visited the mighty Cairo Museum for half a day. Too many things to see in a short time. The highlights of our tour were; The Tutankhamen’s artifacts, Pharoah Atenhaten (monotheism), the Royal Mummies section in the museum (Ramses II … Continue reading →

Giza Pyramids. The Sphinx. Awesome experience. Breathtaking structures. We finally sighted these mighty structures on Sunday November 11th 2018. The Pyramids were constructed between 2589 and 2504 B.C., the Egyptian pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, are a testament to … Continue reading →