On Saturday 14-Mar-2009, we set off upstream before 6.0 a.m., going further south to Aswan. It's a leisurely morning and I even find time to try out the open-air pool on the sun deck.
Safely berthed alongside Aswan's Corniche and fortified by an excellent luncheon, we go by our usual bus to visit the Aswan High Dam. The High Dam serves not only Egypt's electricity needs but allows export to three neighbouring countries.
Our bus then takes us to a boat dock where a fleet of motor boats ferries endless streams of tourists to visit the Philae Temple, situated on an island. Philae Temple was on an island which became submerged after the introduction of the Aswan High Dam, so the whole structure was dismantled and rebuilt on a nearby island which was not inundated. Sadly, most of my pictures of the dam and Philae Temple are presently unreadable. My Aswan pictures.
Back at the boat, tonight's evening meal is Indian style. To my surprise, I find I can eat most of it. The Chef had previously offered to do something special for me but, after so many splendid A La Carte meals, I felt honour bound to try his set Indian menu and I enjoyed it.
