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We sailed into Aswan mid-morning, arriving a bit later than anticipated because at our request the crew unfurled the sail and disconnected us from the tugboat for part of our journey, slowing us down considerably.  It was worth it though to have a glimpse of how the ships sailed the Nile before the invention of the steam (or diesel!) engine.  Our mooring point was slightly south of the main part of the… Read More

When I researched Nile cruises, the amount of information available was almost overwhelming- tons of companies offering all kinds of experiences at different price points are available.  One of the top items on my “must do in Egypt” list, however, was to sail the river in a traditional Egyptian sailing ship, a dahabiya.  The shallow bottomed boats, hosting two sails, one fore and one aft, have been sailing the Nile for thousands… Read More