Part Duex

So after cutting the Sound & Light show short, we made our way swiftly onboard the Nile Cruise. The food was decent enough, but we were starving by then anyway! After dinner, we were treated to a belly dancing perfomance. Billy and I were dragged by the belly dancer to join her lol. My friend said one needs a bit of weight to belly dance... hmm do you agree?

Belly dancer pose

Next up we got to watch a whirling dervish performance, where the performer spins and spins non-stop for what seems like an eternity... I first saw it on Amazing Race and always wanted to see one in person! Granted, this one wasn't a 'traditional' one as it was a commercial cruise, but we were amazed nonetheless! (We did get to see the traditional one later during the trip). He even successfully poured himself some water and drank from it while spinning!

Colourful Whirling Dervish

The next morning, it was time to visit the Egyptian Museum. I'm not a big fan of museums but this one entertained me more than others. I was particularly interested in seeing the treasures of King Tutankhamun.. it's crazy how much stuff these ancient kings bury themselves with.

Egyptian Museum

King Tut Exhibit

Outside the museum

We then made our way to Khan El Khalili which is the local bazaar. It's kinda like a pasar malam.. only much grander lol. A better comparison would be the Marrakech souks, which I prefer but this has its qualities.

Khan El Khalili

Wares on sale

After a couple hours of strolling, we stopped by the Fishawi Cafe in the middle of the market for some mint tea and shisha. The decor and atmosphere in this over 200 year old cafe was beyond great.. it literally brings you back in time.

Toasting to mint tea

Fishawi Cafe

We then took an overnight train to our next destination, Luxor. This little city/town is so much different compared to the crowded and dusty Cairo.

Inside the train cabin

Luxor is situated among some of the most famous sites in Egypt including the Thebes Valley and the Luxor Temple. Just a little bit out of the town centre is the Karnak Temple, second only in historical significance to the Pyramids of Giza.

Karnak Temple entrance

Ancient art

Ancient sculpture

Karnak Temple

After a hot and tiring day, we went on a felucca trip down the Nile river. Feluccas are the traditional wooden, sailing boats that are still used today. We had a relaxing journey across the river while watching the sun set.

On the felucca

Sunset on the Nile

Rowing our way home

It was a fitting end to the day. We sure did not expect the workout we were about to do the next day!

Luxor Temple