FELUCA RIDE
TOMBS OF THE NOBLES
On the other side of the Nile, opposite to where the town of Aswan is, is where the Nubiles have their homes. The nubiles where not part of Egypt, until they were taken over again and again. One of the features on that margin, are the Tombs of the Nobles.
It is enormous. There are these long steps leading to the tombs, which were excavated into the mountain. The majority of the tombs have been broken into.
BOTANICAL GARDENS
Also on this margin are the Botanical Gardens. They were the life time project of a British man. He imported palm trees from all over the world. It is like a green paradise in amongst mountains of desolate sand. There are many wild, ginger cats. They are considered to be gods by the nubiles and no one is allowed to touch or hurt them.
There was a beautiful, big lizard in one of the trees.
The photo did not come out so distinct.
ELEPHANTINE HIGHLAND
From here we went on to the Elephantine Highland. It is full of Temples and ruins. There are excavations going on there again. Tourists are not allowed. They claim that the older water springs running to the Nile are there.
Since coming from Egypt read a book that talks about “The Copper Scrolls”. These were found in this highland. Suspected that they were created by the Essenes, who establish themselves here.
We visited a museum in this highland. When we went past a cross inside the museum my hands instinctively crossed in front of my tummy (solar plexus chakra).
On reflection I understand it was for protection. Something to do with the symbol having a specific power of hooking energy.
B…. did not protect herself in any way and for the rest of the day felt nauseous and as if someone had stabbed her on the back.
At the end of the day we went for Sundowners at the top of a mountain overlooking Aswan and the Nile.
The sunset was very disappointing. It was incredibly fast. I somehow had memories, therefore expectations, of magnificent sunsets. Either I had a different spot from the one in my memories, or the sunsets I have seen since than have impressed me more.
Sailed to KomOmbo during the night.
