Explore the look, feel, and technology of farming along the West Bank of the Nile.
Desert Dining in Sinai
We feast before climbing Mt Sinai.
Sinai Summit
Mt Sinai is a regular feature of the biblical story. Climbing it brings on a rush of memories.
A Red Sea Resort
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, is a crisp, clean, and contemporary place to play on the Red Sea.
Sinai flyover
Fly over the Sinai Peninsula from the Gulf of Aqaba to the Gulf of Suez.
Tour the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Here's a quick introduction (and update) to the GEM (Fall, 2025).
Philistines in Egypt
The people-group known as Philistines in the Bible appear on the wall of a temple by the Nile.
Tips for "reading" Egyptian temples
Temples are a regular stop for tourists in Egypt. Here are five tips to improve your temple "reading" skills.
Balloon riding over the Nile
A big adventure on a small sambuk
Plashing around the Nile wetlands in a small boat. Note: the water is high!
A Boat Ride to Philae Island
Join a tour group for a boat ride on the Nile. Our goal? An ancient Egyptian temple.
First Cataract: Beauty and Mystery
Arrival in Aswan, Egypt.
Cataracts!
The cataracts of the Nile divide the river into a sequence of basins.
A Reptilian Throw-down
Oh my!
After-whyle Crocka-dyle
Observations about life along the Nile in Upper Egypt.
Holy Cow!
Thinking about Pharaoh’s dreams (Gen 41) while sailing up the Nile.
Why visit the Edfu Temple?
Something old,
Something new,
Something borrowed,
Something Edfu.