Wednesday, September 26, 2012

June 16,1326 Nile


I wanted to stop and note down some things about the Nile River. The Egyptian Nile surpasses all rivers of the earth in sweetness of taste, length of course, and utility (Document F). No other river has as many cities and villages around it, because so many people use it as a major source of their life; water. I believe the Nile was a gift from heaven, giving so many a source of water in the Sahara Desert. This river is keeping so many alive with its great food and water supply. I traveled into Upper Egypt with the intentions in crossing the Hijaz (Document F). I stayed at the monastery Dayr-at-Tin on the first night. The monastery was built to hold sacred relics. I stayed here for a very short period of time, making my way through more areas. Here we crossed the Nile and, hiring camels, journeyed with a party of Arabs through a desert, totally devoid of settlements but quite safe for traveling (Document F).  In one area we stopped for the night because the area was infested with hyenas, so we had to keep driving them away by screaming and making loud obnoxious noises. One of the better stops was at Aydhab. At Aydhab, we were supplied with a great amount of fish and milk. The people there were very helpful and friendly with us, and hopefully they will be repaid in the future.

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  1. I like the way you described the Nile River and how it helps so many lives. It's hard to believe how vital water is to the human race. It affects almost all aspects of our lives.

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