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Having been to Egypt ,ie Cairo and then on from Luxor to go up the river Nile to the Aswan dam. The tour guide who did lectures on Egyptian History in a University over there told us all about the country. Seeing the actual places and the stories they hold was fascinating and brought it all to life.Re: River God
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Yes, I totally agree. There is nothing like actually being there. I could not say what was my favorite ancient site. I very much enjoyed the trip down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Inside The Great Pyramid at Giza was awesome. Though to be honest, I chickened out when going down into the Red Pyramid, way, way too small of a passage and too darned far. I was a bit disappointed that people are limited to only 3 tombs/day in The Valley Of The Kings. I spent 3 whole days in the Museum of Antiquities in Cario, No tour group, I like to travel at my own pace,; go where I want, when I want and for how long I want. I sat cross-legged against a wall, for several hours gazing at one particular Pharaoh's statue while flocks of tourists were herded passed.Re: River God
One of the most irritating things about Wilbur Smith is that his heroes are all the same - very manly and almost handsome but not quite perfect with a broken nose or a scar and the heroines are likewise almost beautiful, their perfection spoilt by a slightly large mouth or nose.Re: River God
I think I read that 20 odd years ago. I used to like Wilbur Smith novels, just got bored with them as they all followed the same formulaRe: River God
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I think "Sunbird" is my 2nd favorite Wilbur Smith novel. When-ever I read his books I can lose track of several days. He has a way of transporting me to the past. And his ability to come up with phrases often leave me stunned. Many times I have wondered how he can come up with the perfect description and I think that I could never have dredged up that word or phrase. Like this opening to River God.Re: River God
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