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| From the bus we pass a temple I haven't yet identified
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Ballooning at sunrise would be a great way to see the sights
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Escaping the clutches of the sales folk at a bazaar makes getting to the bus on time a real challenge
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| We approach the Valley of the Kings (no cameras allowed)
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The desert contains many tombs
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Peddle powered ute hurtles past as we look at the fields and housing in the area
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| We slow down for a photo-shoot of the Ramesseum
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The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple of Ramesses II
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another view
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| Further on, we pass the temple of Merneptah
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another photo
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These statues are from the temple of Amenophis III
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| more items uncovered, here a headless sphinx
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Sneaking up behind the Colossi of Memnon
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further photo from the bus
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| This deceptively secure fence prevents the Colossi from getting away
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The Colossi of Memnon from the parking lot
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and once more with feeling
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