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Egyptian Tour 2010


The last time I traveled to Egypt was 1983. How things have changed over the years. No longer can you roam the ancient ruins with goats running between the walls. Now there are tourists and every turn. Yet, it is still an inspirational place. -JB

John (R) and tour guide Mohammed fill containers with sand from outside the Temple of Cleopatra at Dendara, Egypt for friends in New Mexico who had requestd sand from EgyptA huge relief of Cleopatra carved into the side of her Temple in Dendara, EgyptNewly cleaned ceiling of Cleopatra's Temple at Dendara showing origional, bright lapis blue paint that was used to decorate granite carvingsColumns and ceiling detail showing more use of original lapis blue paint on carved granite.
The pyramids with the city of Cairo encroaching in the background. When I first saw the pyramids, Cairo was many miles away. Cairo has grown from 13 to 22 million people since 1982.Mary Ellen and John at the pyramidsPeople climbing the granite blocks that were originally under the limestone covering of the Great Pyramid at Cheops.New residential construction along the Nile at Luxor
A 1983 photo of the Temple at Komombu long before the build-up of construction around the TempleA 1983 photo of the Temple at Karnak when goats used to roam the Temple grounds. Now the Temple grounds are walled in and a Plaza fronts the Temple with bus parking and good security in place everywhere.A 1983 photo of the female pharaoh, Hapsetshut’s Temple in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, while the Polish were doing their extensive restoration, which is now complete.

The Design

  • Blue Lace Agate with Pendant

    Blue Lace Agate with Pendant

    $350.00

  • Carnelian with Sterling Silver Beads

    Carnelian with Sterling Silver Beads

    $450.00