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  ▪ Date/Time:  2004:09:01 11:14:43
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  Aswan Egypt »  Viewing stroll in botanical garden     [Image 9 of 12]  
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Comment: Inside the botanical garden, the shade of the trees provides a wonderful respite from the warm sun, even in winter.
local ferry 2 * The green boats are the local ferries and here the people are streaming off the ferry after their day's work. The white boat toward the right of the photo is the tourist boat. * 432 x 254 * (63KB)

mausoleum aga khan close * The mausoleum of the Aga Khan, high on the hilltop, separate from all else. * 432 x 302 * (44KB)

nile and desert from felucca * A view of the deep blue Nile, contrasting sharply with the golden sands of the dessert. The rock formations are common along this part of the Nile, sometimes forming substantial islands. * 432 x 276 * (38KB)

nile and shore aswan * A view of the Nile and its banks in the Aswan area. Here there are trees lining the banks where their roots can reach the water. But 50 feet beyond, it is nothing but sand. * 648 x 216 * (41KB)

plant island aswan * This is Plant Island, a botanical garden created in the late 1800s by the British. It is lush with flowering plants and appeared to be popular spot for the locals as well. * 439 x 216 * (55KB)

 
stroll in botanical garden
tomb of noble2 * This lone tomb of a nobleman sits high above the Nile. * 324 x 432 * (45KB)

view from felucca2 * The ride on the felucca is one of peace and calm, as you lazily glide long. The dry sand hills provide a stark contrast to the cool blue water. * 432 x 212 * (37KB)

view mausoleum aga khan aswan * The young man in the row boat was rushing out to meet us as he wanted to sell us his wares. A view of the Mausoleum of Aga Khan is in the background.l * 432 x 201 * (44KB)

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