Luxor was incredible - by far my favorite city in Egypt. Surprisingly, Luxor is amazingly lush along the banks of the Nile but is surrounded by desert everywhere else.
Highlights of our trip to Luxor:
- Picking up hitchhikers
- Having pictures taken of us by some Egyptian kid (this was only noteworthy because it was the first time it happened; we were asked to take pictures with many other people throughout the rest of our trip, as well)
- Visiting ancient temples Kom Ombo and Edfu
Highlights of Luxor itself:
- The Bob Marley Hostel, which offered us free falafel sandwiches, tea, and a rooftop lounge for $3/night
- Our hot air balloon ride!
- Tour through Valley of the Kings & Queens with our awesome tour guide Nana
- The oil shop which made designer-inspired scents for amazingly cheap... I was being really good about not buying souveniers, but I gave in and bought a couple
- Eating at McDonald's for the first time in months
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