The Nile

I traveled to Egypt over my winter break and took a river cruise from Luxor to Aswan. In Luxor, Aswan, and along the way I explored Ancient Egyptian temples and monuments with a guide. It was an incredible experience and I learned a lot about Egyptian history and its ancient mythology. The political problems in Egypt have devastated the country's tourism industry and the communities that depend on it. My guide, who was excellent, hadn't worked since last March. I experienced no trouble myself, and feel grateful that I was able to visit and to meet so many kind people.