We set sail from Abu Simbel and started heading into Nubian lands. The building of the High Aswan dam caused a significant part of Nubia to be flooded. UNESCO organized an international group of 50 countries to move temples out of harms way. The temple of Abu Simbel was the largest undertaking, but we saw a few more today. Kasr Ibrim was an important fort, originally 70 meters above the Nile. Now it is a ruin on an island.

Our first stop of the day was at the Temple of Amada. The first skill we have built is getting in and out of the boats that take us ashore. These motor boats hold all 24 of us on our tour and today we walked a plank to get onto shore.

Dale walking the plank
Our view of the lake from shore
Our view as we walked to the temple

The temple of Amada is the oldest of the Nubian temples and was created by Pharaoh Thutmoses III. Neither Dale nor I took a picture of the outside, but the insides were amazing.

Offering incense to the gods
Scorpion Cartouche

We encountered locals on our way out of a building who showed us some local wildlife. Jacquie denied evolutionary instincts to hold a scorpion. For those who love her, the stinger had been removed.

The Scorpion Queen

The temple of Al-Derr was moved here. It was originally carved out of the rock (rather than built).

The tree of life

Tomb of Pennut dates from the reign of Ramses VI (1143-1136 BCE). It was also relocated before the valley filled. This tomb was built into a hill and was the smallest site we’ve visited, just one room.

We headed back to our boat and found the lounge for a bit before a reception where the crew were introduced and cocktails were served . We had dinner and crashed early. Another great day.