Egyptian Contrasts

On our holiday in Egypt last year, we found the differences between the east and west banks of the Nile, in the area of Luxor, to be quite spectacular.

These colourful street flowers are on the long road that stretches Between Luxor and Karnac beside the Nile where the tourists alight from their cruise ships on the east bank.


This arid spot is the Valley of the Queens behind the west bank, where you find the tombs of royal women and children.


Back on the east bank again, this is part of the oasis of our hotel complex beside the Nile.