12.8.15

November 24 - Abu Simbel

Flew down to Abu Simbel without any dramas.  I left my bag at the Aswan guest house, and just took a few things in my small backpack.  The hotel in Abu Simbel is another Nubian, called Eskaleh, which is the Nubian word for waterwheel.  It is a rather larger and more ambitious place than the little one in Aswan, but the little Aswan house was the winner for simple friendlyhospitality.

Still, it was a very comfortable environment for a short stay, and by far the best proposition in Abu Simbel.


My room, complete with dressing room, bath, and private patio.


The little patio, very pleasant place for a glass of wine before bed.


One of the internal courtyards.


Main dining/lounge area.


View from the rooftop lounge.



The water wheel that gives Eskaleh its name.





 

No comments: