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Sunset on the Nile with oar splash
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I was so busy photographing the African Queen with her small amount of splash that I did not realise that it was about to collide, sending us into the air whilst those on the other side of the boat went closer to the water. The impact sent Roger’s hat into the water but it was promptly rescued by a boy who had wagged school to sing songs for the tourists in the hope that one will give him some money.
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Look closely and you’ll see the boys having fun on the Nile beach splashing each other as children the world over enjoy doing.
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The pirates of the Nile hang around the locks and latch onto the sides of the ship. If you make eye contact you will have goods thrown up for you to purchase. Their oars make a splash as do much of the produce as it is returned often landing with a splash in the Nile.
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The vessels all have water draining from the back – hitting with a splash. I presume that they circulate water to cool the motors. I refuse to think it is anything else.
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Entering the lock the waters churn creating splashes. I worried for the lone pirate but I need not have – he made it safely out the other side.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
What an interesting set of photos you posted, Irene. I really appreciate the commentary as it lends so much cultural significance to what I would never be able to guess. Pirates – is that your label or how they’re known? My favorite is the one of the expanse of sand broken by the trees – seems other-worldly. I hope we get to see lots more of your Egypt trip.
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Pirates were what the crew warned us of and the name they used. They didn’t seem as dangerous as I imagine real pirates to be but they certainly sidled up alongside and attached with ropes. They didn’t however attempt to board but they certainly attemped to rid the passengers of all the cash they had. I like that one also. I took a lot of life along the Nile as that is the part of travelling I enjoy most – seeing how people live. I didn’t get to speak to any as we were on the boat but I got oodles of pictures.You do feel though in most instances that when you do get to speak to people you often get what they expect you want to see and it becomes somewhat false so this was like staring in through a keyhole.
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An apt observation from an experienced traveler.
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Lovely photos, Irene, especially the one of the blue bold taken from above. In the circumstances, glad you got back safely!
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Thanks Anne. We were constantly being thanked for coming as they knew that people would have been warning us it was not safe and the media reports aren’t that favourable. In reality I felt it was perfectly safe – at least as safe as Paris, London and Melbourne. It was a good holiday.
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I agree w Sharon and wondered the same thing! Loved the sand shot
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The crew called them pirates and although they didn’t board the boat once they tied themselves to it they certainly attempted to rid us of our money.
Thanks Tina – I like that shot also.
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These are lovely photographs, Irene. Lovely to see you back on line.
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Thanks Robbie. It is good to be back feeling somewhat refreshed.
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What an exciting expedition.
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Egypt is somewhere we have wanted to visit for many years and we finally made it – and were not disappointed.
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I love seeing Egypt through your lens, Irene.
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I’m glad you do Charli because you are likely to see a whole lot more. LOL
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Ha, ha! Being it on!
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